Job Information
Excela Health BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST-UNLICENSED in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Description
Essential Job Functions
Completes patient assessments.
Interviews patients/families/significant others at time of initial presentation to complete psychosocial history and assessment.
Documents clinical activities within established time frames according to department, hospital and regulatory agency standards.
Assists the Department's compliance with state, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits.
Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement Activities.
Communicates effectively with patients/peers/families/treatment team.
Returns patient/family phone calls and documents.
Provides peer/treatment team consultation when asked.
Uses computer as required for E-mail, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking, etc.
Provides and participates in Educational Activities.
Provides and documents patient/family education.
Participates in staff education both as participant and presenter.
Makes recommendations for staff development.
Serves on Hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.
Complies with requirements for credentialed status as required.
Completes timely credentialing/re-credentialing.
Maintains active licensure.
Completes C.E.U.'s required for continued licensure.
Delivers presentations to other agencies and groups pertaining to the services provided by the PHP.
Serves on hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.
Other duties as assigned
Specialty Job Functions
Processes psychiatric emergencies
Assesses the severity of patient's condition.
Collaborates with psychiatrist to affect a crisis resolution.
Processes commitments.
Obtains authorization/reauthorization/certifications as appropriate for psychiatric treatment.
Refers patients to appropriate treatment facilities.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Mental Health Procedures Act.
Participates in treatment planning.
Completes treatment plans and treatment plan reviews in accordance with departmental standards and regulatory requirements.
Attends treatment team meetings.
Functions as an interdisciplinary team member to actively identify and resolve patient needs.
Facilitates discharge planning
Utilizes skilled therapeutic modalities.
Provides individual, group and family therapy.
Provides crisis intervention techniques as needed.
Documents services provided according to department and regulatory agencies.
Obtains psychiatric follow-up appointments for coordination of care.
Obtains authorizations/reauthorizations for treatment.
Completes activity logs as requested.
Completes patient assessments and facilitates legal processes.
Interviews patients/families/significant others at time of initial presentation to complete psychosocial history and assessment.
Documents clinical activities within established time frames according to department, hospital and regulatory agency standards.
Sets appropriate recovery based goals
Educates Patients, Families and Staff on legal issues
Facilitates all commitment proceedings for the patient
Assures that commitments are complete and that the appropriate rights have been given
Assists the department's compliance with State, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits.
Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement activities.
Communicates effectively with patients/peers/families/treatment team/agencies.
Attends at least 50% of staff meetings.
Reads and signs off minutes of those not attended.
Returns patient/family phone calls and documents.
Provides peer/treatment team consultation when asked.
Uses computer as required for email, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking. Etc.
Serves as liaison between physician and families and agencies/services.
Provides and participates in educational activities.
Provides and documents patient/family education.
Participates in staff education, both as participant and presenter.
Serves on hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed
Understands and utilizes the Principles of Recovery as they apply to crisis/emergent episodes of care.
Recognizes that recovery is a person-centered/person-driven process.
Recognizes that self-determination and/or self-direction are the foundation of person centered care.
Supports the empowerment of all individuals to make informed decisions regarding their care.
Exhibits a strength-based approach to crisis intervention.
Exhibits respectful, culturally sensitive behavior and attitude toward all guests and their families.
Works collaboratively with Peer Support Specialists and other center staff to insure the maintenance of a comfortable, safe, welcoming environment and positive guest experience
Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Required Qualifications/Experience
Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Activity Therapies, Counseling, Education or related fields
Three (3) or more years of experience in mental health direct care
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Knowledge of Payor/Insurance Benefits
Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)
Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
Creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics
Ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Previous experience working in a managed care environment.
Two (2) or more years prior experience in provision of individual and group psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
License, Certification & Clearances
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between System locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
x
Extreme Cold
x
Heights
x
Confined Spaces
x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
x
Mechanical Hazards
x
Use of Vibrating Tools
x
Operates Vehicle (company)
x
Operates Heavy Equipment
x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
x
Rotates All Shifts
x
8 Hours Shifts
x
10-12 Hours Shifts
x
On-Call
x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
x
Travel Between Sites
x
Direct Patient Care
x
Respirator Protective Equipment
x
Eye Protection
x
Head Protection (hard hat)
x
Hearing Protection
x
Hand Protection
x
Feet, Toe Protection
x
Body Protection
x
Latex Exposure
x
Solvent Exposure
x
Paint (direct use) Exposure
x
Dust (sanding) Exposure
x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
x
Mist Exposure
x
Wax Stripper (direct use)
x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
Laser Exposure
x
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
x
Sitting
x
Walking
x
Climbing Stairs
x
Climbing Ladders
x
Standing
x
Kneeling
x
Squatting (Crouching)
x
Twisting/Turning
x
Keyboard/Computer Operation
x
Gross Grasp
x
Fine Finger Manipulation
x
Hand/Arm Coordination
x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
x
Carry
x
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
x
Seeing Near w/Acuity
x
Feeling (Sensation)
x
Color Vision
x
Hearing Clearly
x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
x
Reaching Forward
x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
10
x
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
10
x
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
10
x
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
0
x
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
