Adolescent Licensed Inpatient Therapist (Santa Rosa)

ABOUT US:

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care.

Conveniently located in the North Bay, SRBHH serves adolescents and adults. We treat both mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

POSITION TITLE: AdolescentLicensedInpatient Therapist

PAY RANGE: $60.00-$71.50 Per Hour

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Adolescent Licensed Inpatient Therapist makes sound clinical judgement and maintains knowledge of clinical treatment, evidenced-based interventions, and diagnostic criteria commonly associated with the treatment of Adolescents who experience severe mental health and/or substance-use crisis. Provides quality Psychotherapeutic services (Group Therapy, Treatment and Discharge Planning, Appropriate Communication with Treatment Team Members, Psychosocial/Social Assessments, Safety Planning, etc.) to all patients and their families and/or support systems; to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program, philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families. They are the lead facilitator of the patient treatment plan and continuously monitor the implementation of active treatment with assigned patients. Maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes initial psychosocial assessment and clinical documentation within 72 hours of patient's admission to the hospital
• Ensures compliance with all treatment plan requirements including weekly review and updates with the patient and their legal guardian/s (indicated by patient/guardian signatures and dates that each review is completed)
• Consistently documents treatment, interventions, face-to-face contact and collateral information provided to patient in the medical record (i.e., Progress Notes) based on clinical scope of practice.
• Completes required documentation expectations for discharge planning, such as completing a progress note at least every other day thereafter for adolescents and their legal guardians/support systems
• Facilitates psychoeducation groups and follows hospital schedule promptly, completing individualized group notes
• Completes all reports for Tarasoff and suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs Director of Social Services and Director of Clinical Services
• Conducts family/support system sessions for adolescents
• Completes Release of Information accurately and completely
• Attends all scheduled Social Services/Business Development meetings without need for prompting and in a timely manner
• Provides training to new onboarding therapists and training to Associate Therapists
• If providing Clinical Supervision for Associate-level Therapists, Licensed Therapist will schedule weekly supervision meetings (individual, triadic, or group) and follow CA BBS Clinical Supervision Guidelines
• If providing Clinical Supervision for Associate-level Therapists, Licensed Therapist will review, audit, and monitor clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, etc.) and will sign off on documents as the designated licensed supervisor
• If providing Clinical Supervision for Associate-level Therapists, Licensed Therapist will provide weekly communication and updates to Director of Social Services and/or Director of Clinical Services regarding individual professional development and learning objectives for Associate-level clinicians as it pertains to their scope of practice and job expectations
• Comply with LPS and HIPPA guidelines.
• Maintains effective working and professional relationships and communications with internal and external partners
• Consistently carries out the above-outlined job responsibilities while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professional demeanor
• Performs related duties, as requested
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or closely related field
• A minimum of two years of behavioral health experience and experience working with Severe Mental Illness and Group Facilitation preferred
• Current LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license in good standing with the California BBS, or PsyD in good standing with BOP.
• Current CPR certification (or obtained within the first 30 days of hire).
• Current Handle with Care certification (or obtained within the first 30 days of hire)
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgment, use of discretion, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization
  
  

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information
• Vision: see details of objects at close range
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side. Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day
• Lift up to ten (10) pounds
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement