Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Program Director for the National Service Center, the Clinical Therapist conducts and thoroughly documents clinical assessments and makes appropriate referrals. Provides clinical assessments for all Pine Grove programs (both in person and/or via telehealth). Reviews clinical information with the treatment team and communicates recommendations to patients. Completes associated administrative and clerical tasks associated with tracking inquiry calls and all prospective patient communications. Maintains an orderly work area. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct clinical interviews and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; 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 their age specific needs, and helps provide access to the care needed. Enters patient information into an electronic medical record. Adheres to the department’s documentation standards. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with outside agencies including other hospitals and treatment facilities, with medical and nursing staff and with patients, families and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Participates in all hospital or department meetings as assigned. Maintains confidentiality. Requires on-call time and some travel. Adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols for the department; adheres to the expectation of professional boundaries. Performs other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates the ability to complete a clinical interview and review information with patients, family members, providers and insurance carriers.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate clinically with staff within various roles.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete all required trainings and/or certifications and attend all required meetings.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Understands and demonstrates Pine Grove’s professional boundary standards.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

A Master’s degree in a behavioral health care or nursing field is required. Computer skills, effective telephone communication skills, and customer service skills are required.

Work Experience:

Two or more years of experience in health care is preferred. Behavioral health care experience is preferred.

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Licensed to practice in MS as indicated by educational specialty (LPC, P-LPC, LMFT, LMFT-A, LMSW, LCSW).

Within 120 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to handle high stress situations and offer solutions. Must continuously write, listen and communicate well. May require travel to off site facilities such as mental health centers or Emergency Departments or hospitals. On-call time is required.