Job Details

Licensed Therapist

The Licensed Therapist provides Group Therapy, Discharge Planning, Treatment Planning, Psychosocial Assessments, and Individual Therapy and/or Family Therapy to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care.
• Evaluates Patient data, develops and implements a plan of care for the patient.
• Participates in weekly plan of care for each patient; works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; Completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.
• Ensures compliance with all treatment plan requirements including weekly review and updates with the patient (indicated by patient signatures, initials and dates that each review is completed.)
• Consistently arranges for an appropriate discharge plan for the patient including follow-up with a psychiatrist (if on meds), therapist and any housing or residential needs as recommended by the psychiatrist.
• Appropriately utilizes established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
• When appropriate completes the Housing and Residential Needs form for all patients who require assistance with housing at discharge.
• Documents treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
• Completes all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
• Provides individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention.
• Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and the anticipated plans.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Creates appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient's discharge.
• Discharge plans are forwarded to the next provider within 24 hours.
• Completes Release of Information accurately and completely.
• Completes orientation and competency assessments as required for position. Participates in activities enhancing professional growth and development.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.