IOP/PHP Clinician / Therapist

IOP/PHP Clinician/Therapist

JOB SUMMARY: The Therapist is responsible for providing quality patient care, displaying skills in social assessments, treatment planning and discharge planning.

The Therapist will lead Primary Treatment Modalities, Group, Family and Individual Therapies and support the Social Services department.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Development: The duties of the Therapist shall be in keeping with accepted standards for the state employed and the rules and regulations of the Hospital.

Patient Care

Performance of this function is the reason that the job exists.

2.There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

3.This function is specialized.

The employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.

4.This function occupies a great deal of the employee's time.

5.Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

6.The function was performed by past employees and is performed by current employees.

III.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Patient Care (Essential Function): Complete an age specific psychosocial evaluation on assigned patients in a timely fashion.

2.Conduct Group, Individual, and Family Therapy sessions focusing on the primary issues of the patient.

3.Engage in timely, efficient discharge planning, assuring the transition of patients to the appropriate level of care as determined by the patient's needs.

4.Assist in the orientation of new patients to the program.

5.Provide for patient comfort, safety, respect and confidentiality.

6.Complete documentation requirements in a timely manner in accordance with program standards.

7.Conduct/coordinate pre-admission screenings as assigned.

8.Ensure health and safety of all patients by observing mental and physical condition of patients on each shift.

9.Perform related duties as assigned.

Professional Responsibilities (Essential Function):

1.Maintain competencies as required by program standards and credentialing organizations.

2.Provide activities for the patients which include daytime, evening, indoor, outdoor, and special and holiday events as evidenced by documentation in the progress notes.

3.Complete admission and discharge forms according to Outpatient policies and procedures.

4.Conduct individual assessments on each patient.

a.Make a written report of initial patient assessment, evaluation, treatment and progress as evidenced by initial assessment forms completed in the medical record, and documentation on the progress notes.

5.Request needed supplies for activities:

a.Request supplies and equipment as evidenced by requisitions to the purchasing department.

b.Keep equipment safe for use and in working order as evidenced by work orders for any repairs.

6.Perform other duties and special projects as required.a.Attend required training and continuing education as evidenced by attendance on training form.

b.Assume additional duties as assigned as evidenced by Man...