Therapist (School-Based Group Therapist) Clark County Elementary Campus

Position Summary:

This Group Therapist will be School-Based on site at the Clark County School Campus reporting to the Outpatient Services Clinical Director in the Lexington location of Sun Kentucky Behavioral Health. The population will be Elementary-aged children. Experience Preferred: treatment experience with child/adolescent; behavioral management experience; group-based treatment.

Master's level licensure required; independent licensure strongly preferred (LPCC or LCSW)

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)

• Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned patients/clients in a timely fashion. Displays excellent interviewing, diagnostic and report writing skills.

• Interviews patients/clients, family members and others to identify the precipitating event and degree of disruption that the person is suffering.

• Assesses the impact of psychosocial stressors in order to minimize the negative, destructive outcome of a crisis experience.

• Facilitates the emergency detention process through interview and preparation of appropriate legal documents.

• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient/client, including pediatric, geriatric and the general population.

• Conducts therapy sessions with individuals and groups.

• Possesses excellent theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and treatment techniques of each type of therapy.

• Writes clinical assessments and diagnosis in prescribed manner for the medical record.

• Summarizes assessments and links patients/clients to the appropriate level of care.

• Participates in weekly treatment planning for each patient/client, works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.

• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with the patient/client, attending physician and other healthcare workers.

• Is knowledgeable of facility and community resources. Collaborates with medical staff and community-based agencies regarding evaluation, recommendation and referral disposition.

• Possesses knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) in managing crisis situations with escalated patients/clients.

• Documents all patient/client-related interactions.

• Completes documentation required for the medical record and third-party payer sources.

• Performs phone triage duties in order to assess and link patients/clients to the Assessment and Referral Department for a complete initial assessment for services.

• Performs all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes patient/client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Acts as an advocate for the patient/client in the community.

• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

• Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Program Director, co-workers and medical staff.

• Provides a safe environment for patients/clients and staff, including being aware of and documenting unusual incidents.

• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety (15% of performance review)

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members

• Follows all safety rules while on the job.

• Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.

• Corrects minor safety hazards.

• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.

• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.

• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.

• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork (15% of performance review)

• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

• Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.

• Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.

• The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required

• Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.

• Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.

• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity (15% of performance review)

• Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital

• Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.

• Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.

• Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.

• Completes required trainings within defined time periods.

• Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.

• Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion (15% of performance review)

• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.

• Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand

• Desire to go above and beyond for others

• Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Masters degree in a mental health related field. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.

• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

Experience

• Required: None

• Preferred: Previous assessment and evaluation experience