Licensed Clinical Therapist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Outpatient Services and the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP Program Coordinator, the clinical therapist (licensed) provides group, individual, and family therapy services, participates in treatment team meetings, and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Participates in formulation of treatment, after care, and safety plans. Provides community education services as needed. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Access and use an electronic medical record for patient documentation. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with medical nursing staff and with patients, their families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Other duties and tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis. Provides insurance companies with patient updates as required.

Performance Expectation:

• Demonstrate the ability to provide services including individual, group, and family therapy based on a theoretical and ethical framework, i.e., Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy to patients across multiple developmental stages and within an acute care setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete a clinical interview and review information with patients and family members.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate clinically with staff within various roles.
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to actively participate in helping achieve the objectives of the department; able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Demonstrated the ability to complete all required training and/or certifications and attend all required meetings.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible with changing priorities; able to tolerate high stress situations / mental demands and make decisions that are ethically and legally sound.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

A master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited school is required. Must also possess proficiency in computer skills, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Experience:

At least one year of experience in the mental health field is preferred.

Certification/Licensure - DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed to practice in MS as indicated by educational specialty (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on the required timeframe below:

• Handle with Care

Within 60 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Must have a high energy level and be capable of handling high pressure situations, and demonstrate leadership and initiative in providing services. Ability to organize required tasks, cooperate with others, follow policy and procedure, and relate effectively to patients, families, physicians, and other health professionals, and the general public. Ability to initiate and guide others in the problem-solving process. Ability to become familiar with community agencies.