Position Summary:
This Group Therapist will be School-Based on site at the Clark County School Campus reporting to the Outpatient Services Clinical Director in the Lexington location of Sun Kentucky Behavioral Health. The population will be Elementary-aged children. Experience Preferred: treatment experience with child/adolescent; behavioral management experience; group-based treatment.
Master’s level licensure required; independent licensure strongly preferred (LPCC or LCSW)
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)
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Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned patients/clients in a timely fashion. Displays excellent interviewing, diagnostic and report writing skills.
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Interviews patients/clients, family members and others to identify the precipitating event and degree of disruption that the person is suffering.
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Assesses the impact of psychosocial stressors in order to minimize the negative, destructive outcome of a crisis experience.
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Facilitates the emergency detention process through interview and preparation of appropriate legal documents.
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Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient/client, including pediatric, geriatric and the general population.
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Conducts therapy sessions with individuals and groups.
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Possesses excellent theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and treatment techniques of each type of therapy.
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Writes clinical assessments and diagnosis in prescribed manner for the medical record.
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Summarizes assessments and links patients/clients to the appropriate level of care.
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Participates in weekly treatment planning for each patient/client, works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.
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Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with the patient/client, attending physician and other healthcare workers.
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Is knowledgeable of facility and community resources. Collaborates with medical staff and community-based agencies regarding evaluation, recommendation and referral disposition.
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Possesses knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) in managing crisis situations with escalated patients/clients.
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Documents all patient/client-related interactions.
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Completes documentation required for the medical record and third-party payer sources.
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Performs phone triage duties in order to assess and link patients/clients to the Assessment and Referral Department for a complete initial assessment for services.
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Performs all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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Acts as an advocate for the patient/client in the community.
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Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
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Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Program Director, co-workers and medical staff.
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Provides a safe environment for patients/clients and staff, including being aware of and documenting unusual incidents.
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Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Safety (15% of performance review)
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Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
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Follows all safety rules while on the job.
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Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
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Corrects minor safety hazards.
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Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
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Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
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Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
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Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Teamwork (15% of performance review)
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Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
- Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
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Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
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The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
- Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
- Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
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Adheres to the Standards of Behavior
Integrity (15% of performance review)
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Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
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Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
- Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
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Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
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Completes required trainings within defined time periods.
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Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
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Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
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Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.
Compassion (15% of performance review)
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Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
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Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
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Desire to go above and beyond for others
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Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences
Education:
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Required: Masters degree in a mental health related field. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
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Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Experience
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Required: None
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Preferred: Previous assessment and evaluation experience