Therapist, Exempt Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. Essential Functions Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems Displays active involvement in treatment planning process Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members Demonstrates active communication with team members Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills Acts as a member of team with crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills Assists care coordination department as requested Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality Completes releases appropriately Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes Other duties as assigned Additional Information Reports to:

Director of Clinical Services FLSA Status:

Exempt Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education:

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.

License:

Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.

Certifications:

CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications:

['CPR certification', 'Current clinical or social work license', 'De-escalation certification', "Master's degree in Counseling", "Master's degree in Social Work"]