Masters Level Therapist

Come make a difference with us, 4C Health continues to grow, and we are looking for agile staff committed to caring for our consumers, communities, and each other 4C Health is a non-profit, comprehensive Community Mental Health Center serving the communities of North Central Indiana for over 45 years. We are rural behavioral health specialists integrated in the physical and behavioral health well-being for our staff and consumers. Our workforce is the heartbeat meeting the needs of our local communities, don't wait to join our team

Position Summary:

Provide assessment and therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. The QBHP will participate in treatment planning with the center psychiatrist and consumer, report consumer progress to appropriate referral source, and maintain adequate and timely documentation according to the best ethical and professional standards. The specific work of this position will be commensurate with special skills, training, and professional degree as a clinician. This position operates under minimal supervision and must exercise tact, judgment, and confidentiality in contact with the public, clients, and families, as well as fellow associates of the Center.

Starting and growing base wage opportunities starting at $27.75 per hour

PLUS. Additional Annual Compensation and Incentive Opportunities

* Eligible for $150/month ($1,800 annually) in student loan repayment, available at hire
* Earn $750 for every person you refer who is hired and remains employed for 6 months and receive an additional $500 every year as long as you both remain employed
* Bilingual wage premiums available for individuals fluent in Spanish or Burmese

Benefits:

* Multiple health plan options to fit your lifestyle
* Health premium wellness discounts
* Employer paid HSA contributions
* Mileage reimbursement
* Dental and Vision
* 403(b) retirement plan
* Employer paid life insurance and other supplemental insurance products to choose from
* Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance
* Birthdays off after 1 year of employment

To see our full benefits and apply online go to our website: www.4CHealthIN.org

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education:

* Master's Degree in Behavioral Health or related field (MSW, MS, MA, PhD, PsyD.).

Background Checks:

* 4C Health is a Drug-Free Workplace employer. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen.
* Candidates must be willing to submit to comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to criminal and child protective services checks.

Experience:

* Experience and knowledge of appropriate therapeutic practices preferred if direct line staff.
* Will receive training and be expected to maintain competency in CANS/ANSA documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Complete client assessments that include intake, evaluating a client's ability to meet the admission criteria for that particular department, identify presenting problem(s), history, medical information, family involvement, psychosocial/psychosexual information, and other pertinent information to form an appropriate clinical impression including substance use/abuse and abuse/neglect. This also includes CANS/ANSA, Comprehensive Assessment (including substance uses), Brief Client Activities Assessment, Safety Plan, ACE, and PHQ9/GAD7
* Complete an intake (biopsychosocial assessment) within 24 hours of client admission to ACU and 24 hours of client admission to CSU.
* Provides orientation to the CSU and Short-term Inpatient Unit. Educates patients on their rights under ADHS regulations, grievance process, provides expectations, and explains rules and regulations.
* Receives clinical supervision from the assigned Social Services Director or designee.
* Intervenes with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques for de-escalation and performs Advanced Physical Skills when needed to ensure the individual's safety and the safety of others.
* Completes 1-to-1 on a patient Q15 when required.
* Complete a treatment plan (ISP) which accurately reflects the client's needs and family and/or natural support/involvement to aid in their ability to meet discharge criteria with goals and objectives that are time limited and behaviorally stated.
* Complete and document authorized screening tools for each client
* Provide individual and group therapeutic services including family/support, to be completed while on the ACU/CSU and ensure clients are receiving appropriate care based on their individual needs.
* To attend continuing education seminars pertaining to specific population served, and to seek licensure per the Expectations for Clinical Staff Licensure policy.
* Provide evidence-based treatment through Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), as needed.
* Maintain regular contact with ACU/CSU client's current outpatient clinician to ensure continuity of care.
* Maintain client contact schedule and document client contacts using appropriate ACU/CSU codes in EHR.
* Document timely and accurate information, in accordance with Center policies which reflect client progress based on the appropriate therapeutic modality. Therapeutic services will be time limited and specific to the presenting problem(s) of each assigned consumer.
* Provide progress reports to referral sources as needed for each individual client.
* Periodically communicate with the referring agencies, at least monthly, to provide progress updates and obtain relevant collateral information from the referral source and other external treatment team members.
* Report client progress to the treatment team during rounds.
* Participate in treatment team meetings with others involved in the client treatment plan (internally and externally).
* Provide education, both to the client, and the client's significant other/family about the client's illness.
* Provide information to clients and their families about available community resources.
* Provide individual, group, family therapeutic services, and case management as needed to clients based on the assessed need.
* Ensure that the setting in the Acute Care Unit and Crisis Stabilization Unit is therapeutic and that evidence-based practices are utilized for positive client outcomes.
* Provide emergency services including risk assessment, preliminary diagnoses, and safety planning, as well as coordination with internal and external entities staffing appropriately with Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP) as needed.
* Attend and testify, if needed, at client court hearings.
* Coordinate and complete necessary court documentation for inpatient commitments such as EDO, etc.
* Complete all assessments and paperwork required for payer sources, including presumptive eligibility as appropriate.
* Complete required paperwork for client's long-term placement in a timely manner.
* Maintains confidentiality of client records
* Maintain positive working relations and rapport with the communities served.
* Complete discharge in EHR and review discharge planning with client
* Schedule all follow-up appointments for each client, rescheduling as needed.
* Provide referrals to dentist and primary care physician for each client as well as all other recommended referrals.
* Assess for Social Determinants of Health and provide appropriate referrals.
* Complete and document family contact for each client within 24 hours of admission.
* Ensure all ISPs are completed with the client's own goals and ISPs are signed prior to client's discharge from ACU and/or CSU (if applicable).
* Provide a clinical one on one note with each client, at minimum, one time a day and document.
* Update COP and SSACT Spreadsheet accordingly and send to CQI and all pertinent parties.
* Send a daily end of shift email to keep staff informed of daily progress for each client.
* When determined by Supervisor, CDON or Medical Director that census and acuity is low, this position may be reassigned to similarly situated 24 hour or high acuity alternative programs to support agency consumer care (Group Home etc.). Become a certified trainer in CPI/APS and assist in ongoing training to maintain certification and facilitate crisis drills for group homes and ACU/CSU.

4C Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. 4C Health does not discriminate against candidates or employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veterans status, or any other protected status under law.