INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST III
Company: Sutter Health
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter
Health!Organization:MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical CenterPosition
Overview:Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/family
therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their
families in an inpatient setting. Delivers services and treatments
based on recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced
based treatments. Provides consultation and training on
psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments.
Serves as the primary contact for involving and educating patients,
families, and significant others in the process of treatment and
mental health recovery. Acts as a liaison to community programs and
develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of
patients and their families. This job is performed in both
inpatient and outpatient as well as in an individual or a group
setting.Job Description :These Principal Accountabilities,
Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely
the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the
right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be
performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example,
emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical
development).This is an on-site position.JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Performs the following duties under supervision of a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker:
- Gathers appropriate data and formulates relevant assessment of
patient and family's medical, social, and emotional situations
using effective interviewing techniques, consultation with
healthcare team and chart review.
- Establishes and periodically revises the treatment plan on the
basis of comprehensive and ongoing psychosocial assessment of
patient/family's concerns, strengths, needs, clinical impressions,
and issues specific to spiritual and cultural values.
- Develops personalized treatment plan to delineate strengths,
deficits and high-risk psychosocial needs.
- Provides educational and therapeutic groups. Documents patient
goals and response to group on therapeutic activity.
- Attend treatment-planning meetings to give and receive
feedback. Discuss progress/resistance of patient. Document updates
on treatment plan.
- Identifies and effectively deals with resistance and conflict
in work with clients (including patients, families, healthcare team
members and community representatives). Appropriately intervenes to
decrease tension and assist clients in evaluating non-productive
behaviors, thought processes and coping mechanisms.
- Compiles and maintains accurate, current, legible patient
records using approved forms and format. Documents all assessments,
plans, interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency
communication, interdisciplinary contacts and case closure
according to social work and patient care area standards.
- Demonstrates understanding of the most recent edition of DSM
diagnostic criteria for disorders in children and adolescents as
well as an understanding of human growth and development and
identifies age-related developmental tasks.
- Applies the principles of behavior modification, assertiveness
training and supportive therapy, and their
application.COMPLIANCE:--- Maintains strictest confidence of all
patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI
from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.---
Performs care in compliance with department standards, policies,
and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory
agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and
care.--- Retains certification and completes mandated continuing
education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies
accreditation and licensure requirements.EDUCATION:Master's: social
work, counseling, or related field.CERTIFICATION &
LICENSURE:LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social WorkerOR LMFT-Licensed
Marriage & Family TherapistOR LPCC-Licensed Professional Clinical
CounselorTYPICAL EXPERIENCE:2 years of recent relevant
experience.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of various principles,
procedures, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients
with varying disorders.Ability to interpret a variety of data and
instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
form.Demonstrates working knowledge of available specialized
treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse
services and facilities.Possess written and verbal communications
skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally
to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.Well-developed
time management and organizational skills, including the ability to
prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating
procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet
deadline.General knowledge of computer applications, such as
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health
records (EHR).Prioritize assignments and work within standardized
policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives
and meet deadlines.Work independently, as well as be part of the
team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with
interruptions.Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by
selecting appropriate solutions from established options.Ensure the
privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).Build
collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare
providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.Make
timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and
services.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:See required physical
demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions
at the following link: Job Requirement
(https://sutterhealth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/JobAnalysisLibrary/EdsoIkVVe8xPhh5ZYrOkd5cBueb5YRFHGCSMix_q9xhbZQ?e=Al8Omq)#LI-TM1Job
Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the
Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Rotating
WeekendsBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:Non-ExemptWeekly
Hours:40Employee Status:Regular1Sutter Health is an equal
opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is
$54.62 to $73.72 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary
above or below the posted range as determined by location. This
range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic
differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.
Compensation takes into account several factors including but not
limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure
and certifications, department equity, training and organizational
needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program
offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a
comprehensive benefits package. ---
Keywords: Sutter Health, Citrus Heights , INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST III, Healthcare , San Mateo, California
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