Mental Health Counselor
Company: Rogers Behavioral Health
Location: Greendale
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary: The Therapist develops, coordinates, and facilitates
all direct social services to patients and their families assigned
and performs duties as directed by their manager. The Therapist
will work in an acute care setting that includes partial
hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. Job Duties &
Responsibilities: Per program description, this job may include
duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to social
services. Provide social services to patients and their
families/significant others Provide therapeutic treatment services
to the individual, group, family and/or significant others. May
provide individual treatment sessions with patients as indicated
per the program and patient needs. Provide crisis intervention
services as needed and assess for safety daily. Interact with
patients, family members, significant others and referents with
respect and dignity. Participate in psychoeducational support
sessions with patient/family/significant others. Provide case
management and therapeutic interventions to all assigned patients.
Serve as patient advocate when a patient has a grievance, following
the System policy and procedure. Adhere to materials provided to
ensure clinical effectiveness and consistency. Manage
patient/family expectations related to services provided. Initiate
and maintain contact with referring providers, school, if
applicable, and care team for patients. Implement goals and
interventions as specific on the Care Plan, within the therapeutic
component of the patient---s program. Ensure goals are SMART
(specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely). Ensure
goals and interventions are patient specific and individualized
according to patient diagnoses. Document progress according to the
treatment plan. Complete all documentation within required time
Complete admissions documentation. Social Services Admission
Assessment. Suicide Risk Assessment and collaboration with
treatment team according to identified guidelines. Complete a
safety plan (at Provider discretion for patients age 12 and under).
Initial treatment goals and interventions on the Care Plan. Obtain
necessary consent for release of records to access information that
will assist in providing treatment or facilitating discharge,
including coordination with referents and other mental health
treatment providers. Complete ongoing treatment documentation, as
required, according to program guidelines. Write clear, concise,
collaborative, and obtainable treatment goals in the Treatment
Plan. Document patient---s treatment status in medical record
daily. Complete therapeutic documentation for group treatments
including a description of the group and information about the
patient---s engagement and participation. Update the Care Plan
goals and interventions. Document contact notes for each
conversation with outpatient provider, school, or parent. Summarize
the patient---s progress and decision making from multidisciplinary
team meetings in the master treatment plan each time the patient is
officially staffed. For Inpatient and Residential only: Assist with
coordinator of treatment director---s hold as needed and according
to program policy and guidelines. Communicate the process to the
team members. Document the necessary information in a thorough,
detailed, and timely manner. Assist the physician with the
necessary documentation. Complete discharge documentation as
required and on time Document the initial discharge plan in the
medical record. Document discharge summary. Identify patient---s
presenting problem, progress, current status and treatment
recommendations. Contact outpatient provider(s), school and other
stakeholders to discuss aftercare to ensure proper handoff. Report
and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or
neglect according to the law in the state of employment and
according to System policy and procedure. Implement understanding
of the System policies and procedures. Implement understanding of
the Mandatory Reporting in the state of employment. Provide
leadership and guidance in the implementation of clinical
interventions Evaluate the outcome of interdisciplinary
interventions and modify the Care Plan accordingly. Assist with the
development and evaluation of treatment needs. Participate and/or
facilitate interdisciplinary staffing for treatment planning,
updating and progress review. Communicate professionally and
accurately Refer to and work with other departments and agencies as
needed and according to Social Services policies. Report pertinent
data to the attending provider and others on the treatment team,
verbally or in writing as necessary, and use discernment in
situations requiring immediate attention versus postponement.
Communicate immediately difficult problems with referents,
patients, family members/significant others and co-workers. Ask for
supervision to assist with problem resolution, when appropriate.
Attend and participate in all department meetings and provide
feedback concerning departmental or clinical issues. Demonstrate
strong interdisciplinary approach, facilitating effective
communication among Departments Display a positive attitude and
participate as a team member. Communicate in a respectful and
assertive manner to treatment team members and other System
personnel. Follow through with program philosophy. Conduct self in
a professional manner Demonstrate organizational skills that
promote timely responses. Communicate with all individuals in a
positive and professional manner. Identify concerns and provide
input for resolution. Use solutions focused mindset in situations,
and resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm
manner. Promote positive team-oriented approach to patient care.
Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all
disciplines. Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
toward parties outside the facility (patients, families, visitors,
vendors, etc.) Use courteous, cooperative, and respectful behavior
when working with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and
employees. Display leadership and positive role-modeling. Project a
professional image in attire, grooming, and presentation. Display
professionalism in all aspects of the position. Arrive on time,
prepared for work responsibilities. Adhere to Code of Ethics, Code
of Conduct, maintain confidentiality, and abide by professional
license code of ethics. Support changes in staffing/scheduling when
program and patient care needs require Accept reassignment in a
positive manner. Demonstrate willingness to adjust work schedule to
meet patient and program needs. Recognize need for support, seek
appropriate assistance when needed, and continually remain alert to
peers who need assistance, and offer assistance when needed. Apply
good practice principles to job duties. Complete orientation,
annual competencies, educational requirements, and required
training relevant to the position. Provide appropriate, timely
documentation in the patient medical record. Attend and participate
in staff meetings, group and individual supervision meetings, and
in-services relevant to position. Participate in projects, tasks,
and opportunities to improve skills and expand competency. Comply
with the organization---s policies and procedures. Adhere to all
established standards of practice. Participate in on-call phone
rotation if applicable. Demonstrate acceptance and training of
students/interns in the department as requested. Promote Mission
and goals of the organization. Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in site committees Be punctual and prepared.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and good organization
skills. Actively participate in discussions, recognize, and
contribute to activities leading to improvement. Rogers Operating
System (ROS) Gain understanding of the ROS and MDI process.
Participate in the ROS program on an ongoing basis. Create and
apply ROS projects that lead to improvement. Apply the ROS model to
your department---s activities. Demonstrate measurable goals and
achievement. Participate in daily huddles with team(s) assigned.
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other
regulatory agency compliance regulations. Be knowledgeable in the
application of standards relevant to outpatient behavioral health
program. Increase knowledge and awareness of regulations and
involve self in educating others. Provide for patient safety and
the safety of the facility Intervene appropriately to maintain
patient safety. Communicate any patient safety concerns to the
treatment team and document accordingly. Ensure patients are in
appropriate areas at all times. Report any safety hazards promptly
to the Director of Operations and/or Operations Manager. Document
safety incidents via the incident reporting portal. Adhere to all
System guidelines for safety. Follow emergency protocols.
Additional Job Description: Physical/Mental Demands: Position
involves exposure to aggressive/combative patients. Must be able to
successfully complete aggression control training. Verbal and
hearing ability required to interact with patients and employees.
Numerical ability required to maintain records and operate a
computer. Ability to plan, control and direct all aspects of
employee relations. Tact required to deal effectively with
employees and professional staff. Logical thinking and discretion
required to make decisions in initiating and implementing policies
and procedures and standards. Ability to read and communicate
through written, verbal and auditory skills and abilities.
Physical/mental ability to perform job duties as verified by a
physical exam by a licensed physician, per post-employment
physical. Education/Training Requirements: Master---s Degree in
Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social
Work Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with experience in
health care and in a psychiatric setting, preferred. In-training as
a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family
Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Social Worker Training
Certificate (SWTC), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW) or
equivalent in state practicing. A SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required in
WI. A substance abuse specialty authorization applicable to the
state hired in is required. Working knowledge of therapeutic
intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the
dynamics of human growth and behavior. Per program description,
this job may include duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in
addition to social services. American Red Cross Professional Rescue
is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire. Bi-annual
re-certification is required. Formal training in the management of
the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of
date of hire. Annual re-certification is required. Attend all
mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the
position. Be responsible for all educational requirements and
related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit
license regulatory requirements governing the program(s). The
System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which
supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth,
an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health
challenges. https://rogersbhfoundation.org/ EOE/MFDV Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action --- Rogers Behavioral
Health (rogersbh.org) Click for more videos below. Therapist day in
the life: intensive outpatient Therapist day in the life:
residential adult program
Keywords: Rogers Behavioral Health, Fond du Lac , Mental Health Counselor, Healthcare , Greendale, Wisconsin
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