Job Information
Pender Community Hospital District Licensed Mental Health Therapist (full-time) in Pender, Nebraska
Job Descriptions:
Provide assessment, evaluation, and therapy to patients/families with behavioral health issues in the rural health clinic setting. Therapist will coordinate care with treatment team, maintaining a high level of moral and ethical conduct as well as excellent customer service. Ideal candidate will be open to working with all ages, including but not limited to adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
Performs patient care within scope of practice with attention to detail, accuracy, patient safety, and patient comfort.
Evaluates clients & assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs and develops and maintains customized treatment plan for each patient.
Educates staff and clients on stress and trauma coping mechanisms, provides individuals with the resources they need to reach personal goals and monitors client progress and modifies treatment plans as needed.
Facilitates individual and/or group therapy in accordance with treatment plan goals and uses appropriate clinical interventions with attention to patient developmental stages.
Maintains hospital credentialing privileges and manages time and other resources to the best advantage of the hospital.
Understands and complies with all hospital and program specific policy and procedures and promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.
Demonstrates necessary knowledge of laws related to the reporting of abuse, neglect and exploitation of patients.
Demonstrates necessary knowledge of cultural differences and effectively interacts with patients of all races and cultures; demonstrates the ability to establish a non-biased, non-prejudicial approach in working with other employees, patients, and their families.
Coordinates care with the treatment team and assesses risk factors and implements appropriate safety measures (suicide risk, workplace violence).
Assists with behavioral health related employee engagement activities.
Maintains ethics as dictated by profession and maintains flexibility and openness to new information and willingness to be a team member with all staff.
Hours: Minimum 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Required Experience:
Education/Experience:
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or human services related field.
Must possess a Nebraska license of LIMHP or LICSW
3-5 years of clinical experience
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Valid Driver’s License
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide
Ability to read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic documentation and information
Ability to use computer systems, computer navigation, and Internet
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to problem solve
Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and all members of the team
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS
Computer/printer/scanner
General office materials/equipment/supplies
Information systems & programs
Telephone system
Keyword: LIMHP/LICSW
From: Pender Community Hospital District
