PRN Licensed Therapist
Job Description
New Employee Retention Bonus:*$2,000.00 Retention bonus available! (In-training licensure)
*$4,000.00 Retention bonus available! (Fully licensed)
(New Employee is defined as someone who has not been employed with Rogers for more than six months)
Schedule:
PRN - as needed coverage when clinic is open (M-F)
No set hours or consistent days
Any needed PRN coverage will be day shift
The therapist leads the collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate all direct social services interventions to patients assigned to their caseload and their support systems. The therapist utilizes empirically supported therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or family therapy, to aid in the stabilization and recovery of individuals with mental and behavioral health concerns. The therapist creates a safe and supportive environment where patients gain insight into the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards achieving their goals. The therapist 2 provides training, supervision, guidance, and support to less experienced therapists and student interns, helping them develop their clinical skills and knowledge. Therapist may be responsible for other duties as directed by their manager/clinical operations supervisor to support direct patient care as well as system initiatives. The Therapist will work in an acute care setting that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and/or intensive outpatient services.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions: Providing one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals.Assessing patients' needs: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.Developing treatment plans: Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goal; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including but not limited to facilitating treatment team meetings. Providing counseling and support: Incorporating evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being within sessions and in-the-moment as needed in the milieu. Educating patients: Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self-care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans. Documenting patient progress: Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time.Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally): Working with other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.Adhering to ethical guidelines: Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients.Continuing education: Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health.Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and according to System policy and procedure.Conduct self in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments.
- Communicate assertively and accurately.
- Receive feedback in a productive manner to further personal & professional development.
- This may include, but is not limited to, participating in new staff interviews, being primary preceptor for new therapists, providing education to new Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), Behavior Specialists (BSs), Case Managers (CMs) and Registered Nurses (RNs), and participating in introductory evaluations.
- This may include, but is not limited to, facilitating lunch and learns for all disciplines, facilitate compassion resilience trainings, and ensure therapy staff are attending shift change to provide disciplines with staff updates.
- This may include, but is not limited to, supervising master's level interns, providing supervision for MHTs, RNs, BS's, BHTs, or level 1 therapists as assigned, and complete peer fidelity monitoring in the form of documentation audits and direct clinical observations.
Additional Job Description:
Education/Training Requirements:Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in health care and at least two (2) years in a psychiatric setting, preferred.
Cross-train in minimum two (2) other programs and/or levels of care.
Full, independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent in state practicing, i.e. LPCC, LMHC.
If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is preferred in Wisconsin. A substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required.
Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.
Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (Required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care).
American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer. Annual re-certification is required.
Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position.
Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s).
For Residential programs - Must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing (preferred for all levels of care).
Pay Transparency Requirements:
Compensation for this role is between $39.14to $63.60 for a therapist 2, and placement in the range will vary based on years' experience, and education.
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)
Therapist day in the life: intensive outpatient
Therapist day in the life: residential adult program
With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee share program
- Life/disability insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and wellness program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health.To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visitTransparency in Coverage (uhc.com)
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