Clinical Therapist

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: Posted until filled

Agency Information: Osawatomie State Hospital

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 6:00PM

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Clinical Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, Psychotherapist

Compensation: $ $30.46/hour

TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position is located at Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH). A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The purpose of the Clinical Therapist position is to provide therapeutic groups, individual therapy, treatment planning and assessments for the patients admitted to the hospital. The incumbent is identified as the primary therapist that assists the patient throughout their hospital stay with any situations related to their psychiatric care and treatment. This includes routine understanding of the therapy process, crisis intervention, assistance in post-discharge support to reduce re-hospitalization, revisions to the treatment plan and working across disciplines or with the Treatment Team.

The essential functions of this position require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: This position is an integral and critical part of the overall care and treatment for the patients of the hospital. The incumbent provides therapeutic groups as well as individual contacts as needed. The incumbent conducts initial psychosocial assessments as well as assessments regarding safety and substance use. The incumbent may be identified as the primary therapist to assist a group of patients throughout their hospital stay with any situations related to their psychiatric care and treatment. This includes routine understanding of the therapy process, crisis intervention, assistance in post-discharge support to reduce re-hospitalization, revisions to the treatment plan and working across disciplines or with Treatment Team.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Provide group and individual psychotherapy to reduce symptoms/distress, educate the patient, and facilitate placement in the community. Provide crisis intervention.

For assigned patients, treatment interventions are prepared with the input of the patient, and the treatment plan is developed with the other members of the treatment team and is based on the presenting clinical symptoms. Treatment plans are updated as needed throughout the patient's hospitalization.

Document treatment plans and assessments in a clear, complete and timely manner. With supervision as needed, clinical planning and diagnostic considerations are included during the initial treatment planning period and throughout the hospitalization.

Within the scope of licensure and with supervision as appropriate, complete formal evaluations using accepted professional standards and according to hospital timelines.

Coordinate patient treatment plans with the treatment team and the other members of the Social Services Department.

Document the results of patient meetings, team meetings and the input of other staff as appropriate, according to hospital policy & procedures. Attend and participate in service and program meetings.

Provide leadership in defining and maintaining the therapeutic environment on the incumbent's ward / program. Provide supervision of students as assigned. Provide consultation and training to professional and direct care staff in order to improve treatment services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Licensed to practice in the State of Kansas with Masters

Education: Masters as a Social Worker, Psychologist, Psychotherapist

Licensing & Certification: At the time of appointment, candidates for this position must possess a license of temporary license to practice as a Psychologist, Social Woker, or Psychotherapist in the State of Kansas with a master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years providing therapy to individuals in an inpatient setting.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Docking State Office Building

915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3 - $30