Clinical Therapist Physician Practice (1.0 FTE/Alternating Shifts)
Job Description
WHAT WE NEED
Clinical therapist for all ages
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Starting with the diagnostic interview, the Clinical Therapist evaluates a patient’s needs and develops a treatment plan with measurable goals. The therapist then handles patient care for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Sound interesting?
Are you a compassionate listener? Are you able to evaluate and asses a patient’s needs accurately? Do you enjoy caring for people with behavioral, emotional and mental needs? This could be the perfect spot for you.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Teach, take continuing education classes, and attend conferences or seminars to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
Document patient care information and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Perform thorough patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions.
WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED
Prior Social Services experience.
Adapt and respond quickly to changing priorities.
Manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations.
Make decisions and use judgement in ambiguous situations.
Common diagnostic procedures knowledge.
Collaborate discharge planning with other agencies and community resources.
Demonstrate understanding of DSM-5.
Emergency Response and Preparedness.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.
Crises Intervention theory.
Act as a liaison/advocate between patient and physician.
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Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.