Mental Health Therapist

2 months ago

Des Moines, United States UnityPoint Health Full time

Overview

As a member of the behavioral health care management team, this position integrates the care of the individual within Behavioral Health Services. These team members contribute professional and clinical knowledge and skills to support patient and family members access to behavioral health services. Those services will include, but are not limited to discharge placement referrals, interdepartmental referrals and reimbursement options for patients. The care coordinator serves as a central source of communication for the patient and their support systems. In addition to the coordination of care, this position provides assessment of psychosocial factors that influence a patient’s health with connection to community resources to alleviate barriers. Works in the primary setting of the Emergency Department but can be askedto serve in various areas of the hospital setting providing direct care and emotional support, transition planning and facilitation, and advocacy.

$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

Performs psychosocial assessment of the patient to identify priority needs, strengths, patient preferences and barriers to care Provides brief crisis intervention services and emotional support to patients/families to enhance the ability to cope with the impact of health conditions Assesses grief issues and offers bereavement support Assists with planning for care transitions and collaborates with UPH, community services, and facilities to support patient safety and continuity of care. Documents assessments, interventions, and referrals in the electronic health record according to documentation standards. Assists in identifying the correct level of care for patients and locating appropriate placement.

Care Coordination/ Discharge Planning

Identifies patient transitional needs by assessing psychosocial, environmental, financial and cultural strengths and barriers.  Maintains comprehensive knowledge of community resources and acts as a liaison to refer patients/families to health and social services, health insurance, public assistance and other resources to meet patient identified needs. ·  Provides expertise and plays a key role with the care team in establishing patient-centered goals of care and identifying psychosocial and behavioral strengths and barriers. ·  Contributes to the comprehensive, longitudinal plan of care based on patient-centric goals and coping strategies. ·  Facilitates and/or participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise the patient plan of care. ·  Collaborates with social workers and other professionals across the continuum and in the community to ensure continuity of care. ·  Assumes accountability for the development and implementation of an effective discharge plan for complex-care patients. Works with internal and external resources to coordinate a timely and safe transition of patient to the appropriate level of care. ·  Documents the case management plan to include: clinical needs, barriers to quality care, effective utilization of resources and pursues referrals in timely manner.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

Education: Master Degree required in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accredited school. 


Experience: Applicants should have completed practicum experiences as part of their accredited program. Emergency Department or Integrated Mental Health Clinic experience.


License(s)/Certification(s): Iowa: LMSW, tLMFT, tLMHC. Illinois: LPC or the LMSW (temporary licensure is not a requirement if applicant meets QMHP criteria). Wisconsin: CAPSW, LPC-IT, MFT-IT. May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites. Iowa: LISW, LMFT, LMHC. Illinois: LCPC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT. Wisconsin: LCSW, LMFT, LPC. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser.


Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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