Therapist III

This position provides comprehensive mental health services to patients and their families, including group therapy, treatment planning, discharge planning, assessments, crisis intervention, and individual therapy.

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine social service needs and develop a plan of care for each patient.
• Evaluate patient data and develop and implement a plan of care.
• Participate in weekly plan of care meetings and work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Complete progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.
• Ensure compliance with all treatment plan requirements, including weekly review and updates with the patient.
• Arrange for an appropriate discharge plan for each patient, including follow-up with a psychiatrist (if on medication), therapist, and any housing or residential needs as recommended by the psychiatrist.
• Utilize established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
• Document treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
• Complete all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently inform supervisor.
• Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention.
• Provide group therapy.
• Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Create appropriate discharge plans as needed for each patient's discharge.
• Complete Release of Information accurately and completely.
• Complete orientation and competency assessments as required for position. Participate in activities enhancing professional growth and development.
• Uphold the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

• Masters Degree in social work or a related field.
• Current Nevada Clinical (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, etc.) required.
• Current Nevada Master Social Work License (LMSW) and Clinical Social Work Internship (CSW-I) or Clinical Professional Counselor Intern License (CPC-I) accepted.
• CPR prior to completion of new hire orientation.
• CPI prior to completion of new hire orientation.

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate with physician regarding social service needs of the patient.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; legible handwriting.
• Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding environment.
• Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations.
• Ability to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic.
• Ability to handle interruptions and multi-task.

• While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained periods of time.
• Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move objects.
• Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
• Express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly.
• Minimum standard of hearing ranges.
• Lift up to (50) pounds, exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
• Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction.
• While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment.

This package includes:

• Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental (two plans to choose from), Vision, Life Insurance options, including plans for spouse and children, 401(k), Pet Insurance, Identity Theft insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and a very generous PTO plan and more.