Behavioral Health Therapist

Behavioral Health Therapist

The Lead Therapist collaborates and supports the leadership team with the overall functions and personnel within the Regional site, as directed by the Executive Director/Director of Operations. Initiates and/or maintains positive working relationships with all peers.

Collaborate with the Executive Director/Director of Operations to coordinate the activities of all clinical staff.

• Oversee and assure effective discharge planning in a timely manner performed by Social Services staff.
• Complete medical record documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide effective group, individual, and/or family therapy as necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing by being prepared to discuss each patient's case as directed.
  

Assist in the management of department staff and function.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director/Director of Operations to establish goals for direct reports that are consistent with the goals and Mission of Rogers Behavioral Health.
  • Communicate goals to staff.
  • Develop methods of measuring goal achievement. Evaluate and report to the Executive Director/Director of Operations.
• Implement and educate staff on department policies and procedures with the input of department staff, management staff, and medical staff.
  • Requirements and guidelines from external agencies; i.e., Joint Commission, State.
  • Assist in the education of external department staff members about regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments.
  • Incorporate acceptance and training of student interns in the department.
    

Participate in the orientation and training of new employees according to accurate and current job descriptions.

• Assist in the development of job descriptions.
• Assist in the development of a training program that incorporates job descriptions with policies and procedures.
• Advise the Executive Director/Director of Operations re: staff performance so that such feedback can be incorporated into the employee performance evaluations.
  

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• Masters degree in social work, Counseling, or a related field,
• Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred, as is licensure as a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) or Masters Level Certified Addictions Professional (MCAP).
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical services management experience in a health care setting.
• A minimum of four (4) years' experience in health care; at least two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric facility.
• An understanding and a thorough knowledge of the following: social service administration, supervision, consultation, the community and its resources, the dynamics of human growth and behavior, therapy skills and techniques for all age groups.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
• Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.

The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges.

https://rogersbhfoundation.org/

EOE/MFDV

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)

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