- Completes patient assessments.
- Interviews patients/families/significant others at time of initial presentation to complete psychosocial history and assessment.
- Documents clinical activities within established time frames according to department, hospital and regulatory agency standards.
- Assists the Department's compliance with state, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
- Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits.
- Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement Activities.
- Communicates effectively with patients/peers/families/treatment team.
- Returns patient/family phone calls and documents.
- Provides peer/treatment team consultation when asked.
- Uses computer as required for E-mail, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking, etc.
- Provides and participates in Educational Activities.
- Provides and documents patient/family education.
- Participates in staff education both as participant and presenter.
- Makes recommendations for staff development.
- Serves on Hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.
- Complies with requirements for credentialed status as required.
- Completes timely credentialing/re-credentialing.
- Maintains active licensure.
- Completes C.E.U.'s required for continued licensure.
- Delivers presentations to other agencies and groups pertaining to the services provided by the PHP.
- Serves on hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Processes psychiatric emergencies.
- Assesses the severity of patient's condition.
- Collaborates with psychiatrist to effect a crisis resolution.
- Processes commitments.
- Refers patients to appropriate treatment facilities.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Mental Health Procedures Act.
- Participates in treatment planning.
- Completes treatment plans and treatment plan reviews in accordance with departmental standards and regulatory requirements.
- Attends 80% of scheduled treatment team meetings.
- Functions as an interdisciplinary team member to actively identify and resolve patient needs.
- Utilizes skilled therapeutic modalities.
- Provides individual, group and family therapy.
- Provides crisis intervention techniques as needed.
- Develops individualized safety contracts as necessary.
- Assists the department's compliance with State, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
- Participates in preparation for inspections, surveys and audits.
- Participates in ongoing unit Performance Improvement activates.
- Communicates effectively with patients/peers/families/treatment team/agencies.
- Attends at least 75% of staff meetings.
- Reads and signs off minutes of those not attended.
- Returns guest/family phone calls and documents.
- Provides peer/treatment team consultation when asked.
- Uses computer as required for email, scheduling, authorizations, insurance tracking. Etc.
- Serves as liaison between physician and families and agencies/services.
- Provides and participates in educational activities.
- Provides and documents patient/family education.
- Participates in staff education, both as participant and presenter.
- Serves on hospital committees and participates in other related projects as directed.
- Master's Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related Human Service degree.
- One (1) or more years' experience in clinical setting or equivalent work-related experience.
- Two (2) or more years prior experience in provision of individual and group psychotherapy in a clinical setting.
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
- Knowledge of Payor/Insurance Benefits
- Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)
- Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
- Creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics
- Ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings.
- Ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the population served.
- Ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the age group served.
- Current credentialing with third party insurance payors.
- Previous experience working in a managed care environment.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
- Professional Licensure (LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT or licensed psychologist).
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- Ability to be credentialed with local insurance providers
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
- Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
- Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.
- Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of
LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela's missions, vision and values. - Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.
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Description
Job SummaryPlans, organizes and conducts therapeutic interventions for assigned caseload in outpatient environment. Emphasizes short term cognitive/behavioral approaches to effect social/emotional adjustment or address behavioral disorders. Provides emergency behavioral health services.
Essential Job Functions
LEAN
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift.
Occasionally to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
x
Extreme Cold
x
Heights
x
Confined Spaces
x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
x
Mechanical Hazards
x
Use of Vibrating Tools
x
Operates Vehicle (company)
x
Operates Heavy Equipment
x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
x
Rotates All Shifts
x
x
8 Hours Shifts
x
x
10-12 Hours Shifts
x
x
On-Call
x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
x
x
Travel Between Sites
x
x
Direct Patient Care
x
x
Respirator Protective Equipment
x
Eye Protection
x
Head Protection (hard hat)
x
Hearing Protection
x
Hand Protection
x
Feet, Toe Protection
x
Body Protection
x
Latex Exposure
x
x
Solvent Exposure
x
Paint (direct use) Exposure
x
Dust (sanding) Exposure
x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
x
x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
x
Mist Exposure
x
Wax Stripper (direct use)
x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
Laser Exposure
x
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or reps/shift.
Occasionally to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
x
x
Sitting
x
x
Walking
x
x
Climbing Stairs
x
x
Climbing Ladders
x
Standing
x
x
Kneeling
x
Squatting (Crouching)
x
x
Twisting/Turning
x
Keyboard/Computer Operation
x
x
Gross Grasp
x
x
Fine Finger Manipulation
x
x
Hand/Arm Coordination
x
x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
x
30#
Carry
x
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
x
Seeing Near w/Acuity
x
x
Feeling (Sensation)
x
Color Vision
x
Hearing Clearly
x
x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
x
x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
x
x
Reaching Forward
x
x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
###
10-19#
20>50#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
###
10-19#
20>50#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
###
10-19#
20>50#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
###
10>50#
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
