HVIP Trauma Therapist

Newport News, Virginia

Overview
Works under the supervision of the Trauma Services Manager to provide ethically sound, evidenced-based trauma-informed therapeutic services for patients/victims of crime including individual and group therapy, assessment, treatment planning, and documentation, in order to reduce the effects of traumatic events and develop effective strategies for recovery and devise skills that will encourage healthy coping strategies. A Trauma Therapist's ultimate goal is to guide patients to process their trauma in a safe and controlled environment at the in-hospital setting or via telehealth and through follow-up for up to one year. The Trauma Therapist will also provide information on referrals, assistance with victim compensation applications as well as support, advocacy and accompaniment to crime victims/patients. Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, information/referrals to patients/victims of crime as needed. Knowledge of the criminal justice system, an understanding of victimology, and experience with trauma. Actively performs as a member of the HVIP interdisciplinary team and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide clinical care appropriate to the age of the patient served. As part of the interdisciplinary team, leads multi-disciplinary rounds and treatment teams to ensure patient treatment goals are identified and reviewed as part of discharge planning. Additional facility involvement by serving as a Trauma Therapist and proactively collaborating with appropriate disciplines in specialty area and providing services as needed throughout the facility. Background in community violence, women's issues, domestic violence and social justice preferred.

What you will do

• Accurately assesses biopsychosocial functioning of assigned patients using effective interviewing skills, behavioral observation, mental health assessment skills, and collateral sources of information. Synthesizes information into a written document that provides valuable information for treatment planning or referral. Completes Diagnostic Summaries as assigned.
• Provides quality and clinically sound individual and group therapy interventions based on assessed needs that are appropriate for age, stage of development, and level of functioning.
• Serves as the point of contact for family members and assures they are active participants in the treatment process with patient consent. Provides education for families on suicidality, diagnosis, and plan of care as appropriate. Addresses patient/family questions and issues.
• Collaborates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Communicates patient and family needs to team members, integrates clinical interventions with the plan of care, and evaluates progress on objectives. Actively participates in team meetings.
• Completes individualized, thorough medical record documentation according to RRMC policy. Individual and group therapy progress notes completed on date that service is provided.
• Establishes and maintains solid relationships with referral sources, agency personnel, and community providers.
• Takes on additional work and/or assists others in the completion of their work during periods of high census and heavy workloads. Uses non-patient care time in productive ways to benefit the facility.
• Facility involvement by serving as a Trauma Therapist, by proactively collaborating professionally with appropriate disciplines to provide quality patient care and positive service. May have additional responsibilities such as training and guidance for other therapists in licensed/specialty areas.

Qualifications

Education

• Masters Degree, or higher in healthcare related field such as social work, education, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field (Required)

Experience

• 3-4 years Clinical experience as a licensed therapist (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 90 Days(Required) and
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts

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