Mental Health Therapist

State of Nebraska LIMHP, PLMHP, or LCSW License Required.
Current opening will focus on adolescent mental health.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides high quality mental health support to patients and displays their skills in assessment, treatment and discharge planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology
• Current Masters level of Social Work or a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in the State of Nebraska
• Field Placement or one year experience working with Adult Psychiatric or Gero-Psychiatric patients is preferred
• Experience with elderly clients in medical work/case management setting considered
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performance

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:

• Calculator
• Computer and printer
• Fax and copy machine
• General office materials/supplies
• Information Systems
• Telephone system

SECURITY/ACCESS:

• Will have access to the facility 24 hours a day.
• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conducts psychotherapy, family sessions, group therapy sessions, psycho educational group sessions and individual sessions.
   • Utilizes creative approaches to therapy and effectively engages patients in therapeutic process, displaying good theoretical knowledge of mental disorders and best practice/evidence based treatment techniques.
   • Encourages patients to express their feelings and discusses what is happening in their lives.
   • Helps them develop insight into their lives and relationships.
   • Guides patients in the development of skills and strategies.
   • Plans, organizes and leads structured programs of counseling, work study, recreation and social activities for clients.
   • Modifies treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in patients status.
   • Maintains professional boundaries.
2. Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
   • Collaborates with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develops treatment plans.
   • Evaluates patients physical or mental conditions based on review of client information.
   • Monitors patients use of medications.
   • Meets with families, probation officers, policies and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
3. Completes all required documents in as thorough and detailed manner within the established time frame.
   • Documents progress and communication notes in the required format on the day services were provided.
   • Documents the cause of a patients absence from groups on their assigned day and any (if applicable) therapist intervention.
   • Master Treatment Plan (MTP) developed within one week of admission with several short term goals immediately.
   • Psychosocial Assessment completed within three treatment days of admission.
   • MTP review completed every thirty days.
4. Demonstrates the ability to deliver limited patient care in a professional and caring manner.
   • Transfers patients in a safe manner, demonstrating proper uses of a gait belt and Sit and Stand Lift.
   • Assists with the patients personnel hygiene as the condition warrants, including toileting and hand washing/use of alcohol gel.
   • Takes vitals and collects routine specimens.
   • Serves as an advocate for the patient.
5. Refers patients, clients, or family members to community resources or specialists as necessary.
   • Participates in community outreach activities, including in-service presentation to relevant groups and agencies.
   • Fosters positive working relationships with area health care professionals and develops new referral sources via networking, speaking engagements, etc.
   • Plays an active role in the development and quarterly review of SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) and business plans.
6. Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patients medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.
7. Participates in FCH committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.
8. Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of FCH operations and requirements of the FCH Compliance Program. Including but not limited to:
   • The Compliance Policy.
   • Completes all mandatory on-line training annually and as assigned.
   • All department and organization-wide policies.
   • Considers the impact of regulations such as Critical Access Hospital requirements, along with Federal and State of Nebraska regulations and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance.
9. Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
   • Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
   • Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.
   • Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.
   • Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Standards of Service Excellence:

1. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Standards of Professional Courtesy and Respect which include:
   • Communication & Interaction
   • Customer Service & Respect
   • Teamwork
   • Telephone Communication
   • Safety, Pride &Ownership
   • Professional Appearance
2. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Core Values 1-12 which include:
   • Authenticity
   • Integrity
   • Awareness
   • Courage
   • Perseverance
   • Faith
   • Purpose
   • Vision
   • Focus
   • Enthusiasm
   • Service
   • Leadership

ESSENTIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.