Clinical Program Therapist - Outpatient Holyoke, Massachusetts Req
ID508743 Category - Rehab Facility - Valley Springs Behavioral Health
Hospital Description Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a
passionate, creative and goal-oriented Clinical Program Therapist to
join the team at Mountain View, a 30-bed long-term care unit for
patients requiring prolonged hospitalization through the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The unit is located within
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a 150-bed free standing
hospital opening in August in Holyoke, MA. Lifepoint offers a
collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and
professional development opportunities so you can focus on what really
matters - providing quality patient care. Do not miss the opportunity to
join our team and build a career that touches lives. Job Summary:
Essential Functions: Coordinates, develops and delivers curriculum to
meet the psychological needs of patients. o Participate within a lead
role in the multidisciplinary treatment team planning process. Perform
clinical services aimed at stabilizing the psychiatric crisis and the
development of healthy mental health management through a
biopsychosocial model of treatment. Responsible for coordination of
discharge plan through discharge planning meetings on assigned units and
follows up with patients, family, physician and hospital staff from
admission through discharge. Arranges for discharge and post-hospital
care of patients through institutions and agencies within the community.
Coordinates the referral of patients and families to appropriate
community, social service, home health service, extended care, and
rehabilitation facilities, and organizations. Creates appropriate
discharge plans and documents information in the medical record. Assists
in identifying opportunities for improvement, participates in data
collection and analysis, contributes to problem solving and
identification of actions to be taken and effectiveness of those
actions. Utilizes evidence-based tools to analyze and identify
trends/patterns of performance through variance reporting to improve
quality and satisfaction and decrease variation and cost. Prepares
statistical reports on department services and patient needs;
participates in the billing procedures for services rendered as
required. Provides education and support to Clinical Staff by attending
staff meetings, small groups, and one-on-one education related to
resource utilization, discharge planning, and psychosocial aspects of
healthcare delivery. Facilitates group psychotherapy and facilitates
psychoeducational focus groups serving as a role model for patients to
observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors. o
Documents patient care and information in an accurate, legible, manner
utilizing correct grammar and spelling; documentation is reflective of
patient behavior, thoughts, feelings and responses to milieu and the
treatment plan directed interventions. Interactions with others are
nonjudgmental, assertive and respectful demonstrating a professional,
caring attitude and behavior towards others; behaviorally demonstrates
understanding of program philosophy, rules and regulations. Offer brief
individual, group, and family therapy, psychoeducation, crisis
intervention, as well as providing information and referrals as needed
in collaboration with the case management department. Reviews charts in
preparation of patient treatment planning and provides input on patient
progress. Qualifications - As a Clinical Program Therapist, you will
have: Education: Master\'s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family
Therapy or Professional Counseling. Licenses/Certification: Independent
Practice Scope Licensure in State of Practice preferred Experience:
Minimum 3 years in discipline.