Per Diem / PRN Mental Health
Ridgeview Institute - Monroe
Monroe, GA
3x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Details
Job Location
Ridgeview Institute-Monroe - Monroe, GA
Position Type
Per Diem
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Salary Range
$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Any
Position Summary
The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio psychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE THIS POSITION WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON SOCIAL SERVICES PRACTICE/COMPETENCIES, AS WELL AS THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES COMPETENCIES AS LISTED BELOW

Social Services Practices/Competencies

Performance

1. Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.

2. Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress.

3. Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients.

4. Provide liaison and referral services to community agencies and appears in court when requested or subpoenaed.

5. Maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics according to professional and facility standards.

6. Identify opportunities for the program and participate in Performance Improvement projects and activities.

7. Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain professional development in personnel file.

8. Assist in the orientation of new colleagues and supervising student interns.

Intervention

1. Conduct individual/couples/family counseling on scheduled time tables.

2. Develop an effective working relationship with patient and/or family (engagement, collaboration, advocacy, problem solving).

3. Evaluate and document effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.

4. Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations (i.e. child abuse, dependent adult abuse, psychiatric commitment).

5. Represent the facility at legal hearings as requested, submits paperwork for legal holds in a timely fashion, act as liaison with conservator’s office.

Assessment

1. Assess and identify psychosocial, educational, developmental and behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established case finding mechanisms.

2. Document assessment update when there are significant changes in patient’s condition or readmission in the last thirty days.

3. Consult with families on emotional, social and financial aspects of care.

Milieu

1. Respond to requests for social work services in a timely manner.

2. Meet the social work needs of the patient population being serviced.

3. Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient’s program and other facility-wide activities.

4. Report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.

5. Assure that patient’s rights are upheld.

Treatment Planning

1. Demonstrate knowledge of bio psychosocial factors and DSM-IV related to the ages of the patients served, and incorporate the knowledge base into the treatment plan.

2. Participate in, and effectively contributes to, patient care conferences, treatment planning meetings and/or treatment planning rounds.

Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred.

License: Georgia State license in social work or clinical related mental health field is preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR & CPI certification and management of aggressive behavior training within 90 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

1. Knowledge of family and group therapy techniques.

2. Knowledge of crisis intervention procedures.

3. Knowledge of strong clinical assessment skills.

4. Knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques.

5. Strong clinical assessment skills

6. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.

7. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.

8. Effective oral and written communication skills.

9. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.

10. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.

11. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.

12. Ability to work as a team player.

13. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.

14. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.

15. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).

16. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

17. Ability to meet corporate deadlines.

18. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ridgeview lnstitute - Monroe offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.