What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Therapist position at CHI?
Job Summary And Responsibilities
The Behavioral Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. Additionally, he/she is expected to function well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the Unit Community Relations Program.
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.
Pay Range
$27.00 - $27.00 /hour
The Behavioral Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. Additionally, he/she is expected to function well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the Unit Community Relations Program.
- Conducts individual psychotherapy sessions, displaying theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and good treatment technique.
- Conducts family therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles and good treatment technique.
- Conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles and good group therapy technique.
- Conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material.
- Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning beginning at admission. Works in close conjunction with patient, family, guardians, legal system, nursing staff and attending physician. Shows good knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources.
- Completes social evaluations on assigned patients in a timely fashion. Displays good interviewing, diagnosis and report writing skills.
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology from an accredited university.
- One year field placement or one year’s experience working with Chemical Dependency/Mental health/Eating Disorders patients.
- BLS required within 30 days. CPI required within 90 days of hire.
- Therapist or Counselor License in State of AR.
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.
Pay Range
$27.00 - $27.00 /hour
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