Outpatient Primary Therapist III

Department

36608 Floyd Behavioral Health Services - Behavioral Health O/P: Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Weekday, Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p. No major holidays or weekends.

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

Major Responsibilities

Coordinates Patient Care

• Facilitates group therapy and develops programming and therapeutic treatment foridentifiedpatients.
• Establishes andmaintainspositive relationships with patients, physicians, allied healthprofessionalsand all referral sources.
• Plansandfacilitatesdailyadult groupsincluding,butnotlimitedtoeducational groups and Psychotherapy(talktherapy) groups and other groupsasassigned.
• Works cooperatively with Inpatient and Outpatient Manager in program development.
• Therapists willmonitorpatients throughout the day while in groups and between group times as needed.
  
  

Completes Documentation

• Completesappropriate documentationforGroup notes,Planofcare therapeuticgoalsand interventions andPlanofCareupdates, Therapist Notes,Crisis SafetyPlan,andCSSR-Sinspecifiedtime frames.
• Group notes havecorrectday andtimeswhiledocumentationiscompleted within 24 hours. Documentscallsandrelated informationinElectronic Medical Recordinatimelymanner
• Checks and audits charts for documentation and charge errors monthly (if applicable in department).
• Participatesindischarge planning and referral contacts with documentationofdischarge plans(ifapplicableindepartment).Takesdailyattendanceofpatients andcalls ifpatients are absent with documentationinElectronic Medical Record(ifapplicableindepartment).
  
  

Communicates with Staff Nurse and Physicians

• Communicates treatment issues and medication concerns to Nurses and Physicians daily.
• Participatesintreatment teams withcoworkersandproviderwhileproviding feedbackregardingpatient progresstoplanforfuturetreatment.
• Attends staff meetings as needed.
• Establishes andmaintainseffective workingrelationships with supervisors and coworkers. Performsdutiesasassignedtomaintainsafeand therapeuticclinicalenvironment.
• Providesone-on-oneinterventionswithpatientstode-escalatebehaviorsusingintervention,whennecessary.Attendsdebriefingsonpatientsasneeded.
• Works constantly with confidentialinformationandmustconstantlymakedecisions concerningtrueemotionalstatusofpatients,i.e.,abilitytoharmselfand others.
• Interactsdailywithpsychiatristnurses,socialservices,andothertherapisttoprovideappropriateservicesandprogramstopatients. Interacts withfamilyand outside agenciesforpatient careasneeded.
• Organizational and Professional Development
• Stays abreast of organization’s programs and services.
• Complies withfacility safety, infectioncontroland securityprogram.
• Attends in-service programs as mandated per policy. Manages resources responsibly.
• Maintains acleanandneatphysical environmentincompliance with infection prevention standards.Seeksandidentifiesopportunitiestoimprove care, patientfloworutilizationofresources.
• Participatesinprocess improvementinitiatives forthedepartment andfacilityasdirected. Participatesintheorientationand supervisionofnewemployeesandstudents.
• Assistsin orientingnew staff.
• Participatesintraining and developmentactivitiestoenhanceownknowledgeandskills.Completes requiredfacilityand departmental continuing education
  
  

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Licensed by the state of Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
  
  

Education Required

• Master's degree in counseling or related field from an accredited institute.
  
  

Work Experience Required

• Five years of related experience
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Full rangeofbodymotionincluding handling andliftingpatients, manual and fingerdexterityandeye-handcoordination.Standing andwalkingforextensive periodsoftime.Occasionally liftsand carries weight upto50pounds.Abilitytodistinguish letters, numbers and symbols withvisionand hearing within normal rangetorespondtoCodealertsand equipment alarms.Work-relatedstressdue tovolumeand time constraints with irregularworkinghours.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  
  

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
  
  

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The Primary Therapist III will care for adults with various psychiatric diagnosis, including those with substance abuse disorders. The therapist will provide services that include individual, family, and group therapy, within a clinical team environment. Therapists at Floyd Behavioral Health use an electronic medical record and provide care through a Cognitive Behavioral treatment approach.