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Broadlawns Medical Center

Hybrid Therapist-Full Time-LISW/LMHC/LMSW/tLMHC

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What they do

A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.

$71,142 / year median in Georgia

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more! Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist The therapist reports to the Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health and provides outpatient behavioral health therapy to clients. The therapist works in collaboration with other clinical staff and community support providers to provide high quality integrated services. Functions autonomously in providing therapy services to clients with a variety of acute and chronic mental health conditions.
Schedule:
Hybrid position, with 3 days at East University clinic, and virtual/remote for the remaining day(s).
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES 1.
Functions autonomously in providing therapy services to clients with a variety of acute and chronic mental health conditions. 2. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient's care team. 3. Conducts intake assessments as assigned. 4. Provides clinical consultation and educational programs to BMC staff and/or community agency program personnel as needed. 5. Maintains involvement with in-service training experiences. 6. Provides services off-site as needed. 7. Maintains current documentation of all clinical services provided in accordance with department and organization standards. 8. Attends and actively participates in clinical department meetings. 9. Provides reasonable clinical oversight to other staff as needed. 10. Maintains current Iowa Social Work/LMHC/LMFT License. 11. Works to develop camaraderie with fellow therapists and contribute positively to the team dynamic. 12. Facilitates referrals to medication management providers, case management, and/or patient navigator when appropriate. 13. Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1.
Maintain individual productivity at a quantity consistent with departmental productivity standards. 2. Select appropriate diagnosis/diagnoses on all documentation. 3. Documentation for client sessions is completed in a timely manner; generally, within 24 hours of session. 4. Seek opportunities to expand professional practice and maintain competence in current treatment options. 5. Ensure professional licensure is maintained and in good standing. 6. Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changes in workload, schedule, department functions and procedures. 7. Work collaboratively with clients and other staff in formulating goals for treatment as needed. 8. Assist with decreasing client utilization of inpatient psychiatric services as able through adjustment of session frequency, making appropriate referrals, and notifying others in the care team when necessary. 9. Increase use of behavioral health services among minority and at-risk populations. 10. Engage at risk persons who have not used traditional services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.
Master's Social Work degree from accredited educational institution. 2. Current Social LMSW, LISW, LMHC, or LMFT license with State of Iowa. 3. Knowledge in crisis intervention techniques and brief therapy. 4. Ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team. 5. Clinical experience in evaluation/assessment and multi-axial diagnoses of adolescents and adults in various stages of the developmental cycle. 6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 7. Reasonably able to de-escalate a client utilizing BMC-trained philosophies. 8. Experience engaging and treating at risk and minority populations. 9. Ability to complete electronic charting and documentation. 10. Microsoft office experience. 11. Valid Iowa Driver's License with proof of individual insurance. Work Shift 8a-4:30p (United States of America) Benefits (FT/PT) Retirement - IPERS Education Assistance Employee Health & Wellness PTO Free Parking Health Insurance Supplemental Insurance 529 College Savings Plan And more! Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer