What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psych Program Therapist - Behavioral Health - Per Diem / Flex - Days position at BHST?
We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.
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Competitive benefits are offered including:
Matched Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
Bonus Potential
Summary/Objective
The Psych Program Therapist Provides patient’s psychological counseling through group therapy and one on one sessions in numerous areas, while providing clinical supervision and/or consultation to unit staff.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Within 48 hours of patient admission, conducts interviews and completes Psychosocial Assessments and communicates results with medical staff and physicians.
- Within 72 hours of patient admission, coordinates and completes Recovery Team Meetings. Leads Recovery Team members to ensure all parties contribute, meeting schedules are adhered to, and documentation is completed with the 72 hour requirement.
- As SAI/Primary Therapist, ensure case-load receives required therapies, activities, and Recovery meetings. Monitor progress toward patient's goals and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Conduct one-on-one, family and group therapies on the unit assigned with assigned patients. Coordinate daily schedules and provide coverage for Therapists that are not available.
- Coordinate day to day duties of Activity Therapists to integrate with the identified therapeutic needs of the patient. Develop Activity Therapists holiday schedules, assign group assessments, review their documentation, ensure supplies are on hand, assist as needed, and give feedback on performance as needed.
Provide assessments, training, education and/or consultation to outside entities and other units as required.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Social/Behavioral Science.
1-3 years of related experience.
Required License/Certifications
Professional License; LPC Associate, LMSW, LPC, or LCSW.
SAMA within 90 days of hire
CPR/BLS within 30 days of hire
