Therapist Per Diem Weekends

Therapist Per Diem Weekends Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health - 3.0 Aliso Viejo, CA Job Details Full-time $32.07 - $38.48 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Qualifications Computer operation Phone communication Patient assessment BLS Certification Basic math Social work Individual therapy Working with children Case management Basic life support Cross-functional communication Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for providing social service functions in the behavioral health care setting. Provides assessments, treatments, and case management to clients and families. Is a resource person to healthcare professionals concerning psycho-social problems, community resources. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in QA/PI activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Conducts individual therapy sessions consistently as prescribed in the treatment plan. Individual session documentation is well written, specific to the treatment plan, and filed by the therapist in the chart within 24 hours of session completion.
• Conducts comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment within required time frame. Is comfortable interacting with collateral contacts and families as needed.
• Facilitates Process and Psychoeducation Groups and documents in a concise and timely manner.
• Willing to work on all units (inpatient and outpatient) with various populations (children, adolescents, adults and gero.)
• Able to collaborate with patient and treatment team on a safe discharge plan; familiar with community resources
• Has general understanding of Probable Cause Hearing Process
• Conducts group therapy sessions consistently as prescribed in the treatment plan. Group therapy documentation is well written, specific to the treatment plan. The therapist co-signs all group documentation written by a co-facilitator.
• Evaluates client data, develops and implements a timely treatment plan for the client that meets department specifications (behavioral definitions derived from assessments, short term objectives based on observable and measurable behavior).
• Participates in treatment planning for each client, works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, treatment plan reviews are timely and accurately reflect client progress.
• Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the client and anticipated plans.
• Keeps current with advances in counseling through continuing education, seminars, professional societies, journals, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensing:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage Family Therapy from an accredited university
• BBS registration preferred (required for Outpatient)
• Licensed in the state of California as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist preferred
• Current BLS within thirty (30) days and maintain current.
• CPI certification within sixty (30) days and maintain current.

Knowledge and Experience:

• One year experience working as a Child/Adolescent /Family Therapist.
• LPS experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Dir. of Clinical Services, Outpatient Director, CNO, RN/LPN, MHT.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. Is open to feedback from others and implements required changes without resistance.
• Exhibits calm and controlled attitude; does not overreact to allow his/her own actions to further deteriorate the situation.
• Speaks with authority in a calm and clear voice, uses proper selection of words and has knowledge of when and how to use them.
• Directs the behavior of the patient to ensure compliance with facility rules and enforces rules governing patient supervision in an unbiased and professional manner.
• Follows safety procedures in a calm manner and responds quickly when an alarm sounds or a code is announced.
• Accepts feedback in a positive manner and applies it to improve performance and further learning.
• Completes annual educational requirements and maintains regulatory requirements.
• Completes bio-psychosocial evaluations on assigned clients in a timely fashion. Displays good interviewing, diagnostic and reporting skills.
• Actively works with client through treatment process, specifically obtaining client input and signature on all treatment plans and subsequent reviews.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.

Vision:

see details of objects at close range.

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$32.07 - $38.48 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Medical Specialty:

Psychiatry Work Location:

In person