Inpatient Clinical Therapist, PRN – Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness – Canton, OH

Full Time Days

Sunrise Vista Health and Wellness, an affiliate of CommuniCare Health Services, is a brand new, state of the art behavioral health hospital offering treatment programs that have been developed to have a profoundly positive impact on the broad range of unique behavioral needs of our senior, adult, and adolescent population.

Sunrise Vista is currently seeking an experienced Therapist, LPCC or LISW to work in our Clinical Services department.

The Responsibilities include:

Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members. Demonstrates active communication with team members. Completes all assessments within 24 hours and contribute to assessment workload balance between therapists. Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices. Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities. Documents the patient’s response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate. Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician’s/licensed practitioner’s treatment orders.

Displays active involvement in treatment planning process. Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient’s needs. Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution. Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Maintains constant communication with the physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments. Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups. Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment. Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues. Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner. Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as member of team with crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety. Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills. Assists care coordination department as requested. Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely (daily by the end of shift), and in accordance with hospital standards. Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality. Completes releases appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have license and clinical experience as an LPCC or LISW
• Current CPR license
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in group counseling
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with a team of inter-disciplinary professionals, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public