Therapist/QMHP

Therapist/QMHP NewCircle at Hanover Eugene, OR Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $65,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer operation Interpersonal skills Computer literacy Maintaining patient confidentiality Individual therapy State healthcare regulations Master's degree Computer skills Patient interaction Full Job Description Job Summary The mission of NewCircle is to provide residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care for individuals with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions through compassionate, comprehensive mental health services within an LGBTQ affirming environment. Job purpose The Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the attending physician, Medical Director and Clinical Director. He/she will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. Will conduct bio-psychosocial assessments. Collaborates with the treatment team to formulate the master treatment plan and assists in coordinating discharge planning. Has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the referral source and other services provided as needed. He/she functions under the guidance of their licensure, registration and/or certification and in accordance with the regulations, rules, and requirements of State and Federal government and accrediting organizations. This position serves both adolescent and adult clients. Duties Review assessments from referring facilities and note problems/issues that require further attention and integrate this information into the patient's current course of treatment. Specific areas of responsibility to all positions; Will possess a clean background check. Assists, promotes, and carries out philosophy of treatment. Build positive relationships with staff and patients. Represents the program to referral sources, potential patients, and other outside individuals and agencies in a courteous, professional manner that reflects positively on the program and its staff. Answer telephones courteously and direct calls as requested. Protects the confidentiality of patients and the privacy of staff. Accepts and utilizes supervision. Addresses problems noted by the supervisor. Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear and articulate Keep records secure at all times. Communicate with supervisor and keep supervisor informed of significant developments Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility. Participate in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the welfare of the organization Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs. Has good work habits; get things done in a timely, efficient, manner with no excessive absences; is on time on scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work. Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff Maintain good communication. Willingness to be a team player. To complete Incident reports as required. To communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care. Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining professional boundaries. Maintain professional demeanor at all times. Maintains the offices, residences, equipment and services of in a manner that preserves the dignity and provides for the comfort and safety of all individuals admitted for treatment as well as staff and visitors Follow Infection Control guidelines at all times. Maintains a good public relation with the addiction treatment community and associates. Demonstrates adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct. Has working knowledge of the facility's fire, disaster, and infection control programs. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor Contact referral source and other key individuals no less than weekly to gather additional information as necessary and to update on progress. Gather comprehensive diagnostic information through biopsychosocial assessment within 7 days of admission Complete initial Risk assessment within 24-hours of admission. Complete initial assessments upon intake, and weekly thereafter, to identify problem areas that may affect treatment and/or need to be addressed in treatment planning. Initiate collateral call to family and/or support system within 72 hours of admission Follow-up on initial call to family and/or support system, if contact was unavailable upon intake, within 24 hours of admission. During the first session with the patient, review the initial treatment plan, including case management issues and be sure that patient and staff assignments and responsibilities are understood and in progress. Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan with patients that effectively addresses patient issues and is completed within established time frames. Develop clearly stated treatment goals and objectives that are measurable and that are patient driven. Develop interventions that will accomplish goals and objectives and state the planned frequency of interventions. Facilitate daily process groups connecting treatment plan goals and objectives. Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews, demonstrating adequate preparation and understanding of patient issues, progress, areas of resistance, positive and negative strategies, etc. Document the patient's progress accurately as it relates to treatment goals and objectives. Continue the treatment planning process throughout the patient's stay in treatment, opening new problems and developing or revising treatment plans as necessary. Manage the utilization review process of assigned clients. Complete transfer summaries as patients move through appropriate levels of care. Assist patients in gaining group process skills. Track patient's clinical problems in groups. Utilize experiential techniques effectively. Create an atmosphere in which self-disclosure is facilitated. Conduct educational and process groups (lectures/videos/discussions) effectively. Adhere to time schedules Provide individual counseling to patients at least two (2) times per week. Assist patients gain insight into problems. Enforce program rules and regulations in a firm but fair and respectful manner. Confront counter-productive behavior appropriately and with respect. Bond with patients and elicit respect. Adapt to different types of patients. Identify patient strengths and weaknesses and be able to document and work on them, per the treatment plan, throughout the course of treatment. Maintain healthy boundaries with patients at all times. Understand and apply the program's clinical philosophy. Maintain regular contact and open communication with families consisting of one family session per week. Assist families in identifying the problems and issues they need to work on. Assist families in finding resources to help themselves including the family call line that takes place weekly. Link patients with internal and external resources as needed to meet patient needs. Assist patients in managing outside stressors (legal, financial, vocational, etc.) according to the best interests of the patient's progress in recovery. Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills and utilize morning meetings and group supervision to staff a case, if needed. Be effective in finding needed resources. Maintain clinical records according to program policies and those of licensing and accrediting agencies. Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear and articulate and never copy/pasted from another note or another chart. Keep clinical records secure at all times. Use good clinical judgment in moving patients through treatment levels and ensuring there is supportive documentation in the Medical Record. Prepare patients to maintain recovery post-discharge. Develop a continuing care plan that meets patient needs for ongoing support following discharge. Complete discharge summary within 5 days of patient discharge. Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Healthcare Related major, required. At least two to four years of work experience in the mental health field, preferred. Eating Disorder experience , preferred. License to practice in the applicable state, preferred and/or applicable clinical certifications per state, preferred. Knowledge and/or experience working with the LGBTQ community, preferred. Physical/Mental requirements Must be able to move throughout the clinic property during shifts. Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Other requirements Must possess valid government ID. Demonstrates proficiency in communication and written skills Knowledge of state and federal statutes regarding patient confidentiality laws. Knowledge of drug-free work policies Knowledge of workplace violence policies Knowledge or corporate integrity and compliance programs Demonstrate knowledge of mental health. Must have reliable transportation. Proficient in computer skills. Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate positive interpersonal skills. Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends. Disclosure This is a generic summary, not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (ie. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments.) Alabama is an "at will" employment state. An employee may be terminated for good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all, so long the termination is not otherwise prohibited by Federal, State, or Local Law. Employment is contingent upon funding BAO will administer all personnel actions without regard to culture, race, creed, age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status BAO is an equal opportunity employer

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person