Mental Health Therapist

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Mental Health Therapist - BH Emergency Dept - PRN

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

varied

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

1. Complies with department and division guidelines.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of current standards of practice, demonstrates competency by performing at professional practice standard.

3. Completes work in a timely, organized and professional manner.

4. Assumes a leadership role in collaboration with their direct supervisor and program.

5. Is able to identify areas for self improvement, pursue necessary education/training and shares knowledge with others.

6. Serves as a clinical resource for others.

7. Promotes quality improvement, staff and patient safety, and cultural diversity through department operations and by personal performance.

8. Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.

9. Presents a courteous and helpful demeanor, appropriate for age, to all patients, visitors, other employees/medical staff members, or any other person an employee encounters while representing the organization.

10. Maintains current knowledge related to applicable statutes, regulations, guidelines and standards necessary to perform job duties in accordance with the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Plan. Complies with the requirements of the Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Plan and Compliance Policies and Procedures, including training requirements. Participates in compliance activities under the direction of the Department Manager and Corporate Compliance Officer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Requirements

1. Master’s degree from an accredited program in counseling, psychology, social work, family therapy or closely related field,

2. Staff with a master’s degree in social work are required to have a MO LMSW

3. Knowledge of psychiatric terminology and the process of psychiatric diagnosis.

4. Must demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of mental health assessment and treatment and have basic research skills.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as is the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

6. Must have organizational and leadership skills.

7. Must be able to demonstrate good independent judgment, adapt to new duties and work in a changing environment.

8. If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.

9. Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.

10. Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment

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