Therapist

The therapist leads the collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate all direct social services interventions to patients assigned to their caseload and their support systems. The therapist utilizes empirically supported therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or family therapy, to aid in the stabilization and recovery of individuals with mental and behavioral health concerns. The therapist creates a safe and supportive environment where patients gain insight into the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards achieving their goals. The Therapist will work in an acute care setting that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and/or intensive outpatient services.

Responsibilities

Lead collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate direct social services interventions for assigned patients and their support systems; Utilize empirically supported therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, or family therapy; Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions; Assess patients' needs and identify mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges; Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including facilitating treatment team meetings; Provide counseling and support within sessions and in the milieu as needed; Educate patients about mental health and/or substance use conditions, self-care strategies, and treatment options; Document patient progress and complete all documentation within required time; Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, case managers and other professionals to coordinate care; Follow ethical codes of conduct and maintain confidentiality; Participate in continuing education; Report suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to law and System policy; Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory compliance regulations; Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility; Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignments as needed; Participate in clinical initiatives and system-wide continuous improvement

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy; At minimum, an in-training as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW) or equivalent in state practicing; If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required in Wisconsin, plus a substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in; Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior; Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) requirements (required for Residential Inpatient programs); American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire, with bi-annual re-certification; Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer, with annual re-certification; Attend all mandatory in-services; Be responsible for all educational requirements related to the program/unit license

Nice to have

Master's Degree in Social Work, or related field, preferred; Experience in health care and in a psychiatric setting, preferred; Compliance with CBRF requirements, preferred for all levels of care; Current and active driver's license in good standing, preferred for all levels of care

Benefits

New Employee Retention Bonus: $2,000.00 (in-training licensure) or $4,000.00 (fully licensed), for employees not employed with Rogers for more than six months; Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee share program; Life/disability insurance; Flex spending accounts; Tuition reimbursement; Health and wellness program; Employee assistance program (EAP)