Psychotherapist

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Job Title:
Psychotherapist

Department:
Medicine tendersglobal.net Psychiatry

SCOPE OF POSITION

OSU Harding Hospital provides the most comprehensive behavioral healthcare services for adults, older adults, children and adolescents in central Ohio. We offer more treatment options and a more experienced and diversified staff than any other psychiatric or behavioral healthcare provider in the area. All of our outpatient services include a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis from a qualified clinician and implementation of an individualized treatment plan.  We offer specialized evidence-based services for patients experiencing Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder , Psychosis , Trauma – and Stress-Related Disorders, and Sexual Dysfunction.  We offer specialty programs in Women’s Behavioral Health, Addictions, Trauma, and Neurocognitive Disorders. The Psychotherapist serves as a critical part of our clinical team; they are an independent provider who functions within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to provide psychotherapy.  Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all treatment team members.

POSITION SUMMARY

Clinical and education position, including, but not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for patients with mental health complaints. 
• Provide psychotherapy to individuals with mental & behavioral disorders to facilitate return to previous or improved functioning. Services provided include individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and/or couple/family therapy.
• Formulate individualized treatment plans to assist patients to determine and meet treatment goals.
• Other duties include advocating within local community if needed; work as part of clinical team; maintain third-party payer relationships; and complete all necessary paperwork (e.g., disability, FMLA).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Personalized Performance Plan (P3) Key Result Areas of Innovation & Strategic Growth, Quality & Safety, People, Productivity & Efficiency, and Service & Reputation are interwoven throughout the position description.

85%: Clinical Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to patients referred to OSU Harding Behavioral Health for outpatient psychotherapy services.  This requires thorough knowledge of the DSM-5 and mental health diagnoses within the ICD-10. 
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to a caseload of clients with mental and behavioral disorders, and as needed, to clients with dual diagnosis of substance use disorders. 
• Maintain responsibility for developing a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and with all providers involved in the patient’s behavioral healthcare.  Update the treatment plan as indicated by compliance officer and as patients’ needs change. 
• Communicate with outpatient providers and referral sources about patient progress and status.  Maintain positive contacts with referral sources.  Be available for consultation/collaboration when needed.
• Assess patient needs, and coordinate linkage with necessary services and community resources.
• Provide family education and support services as indicated.
• Request and provide consultation and/or support as needed from supervisor and other members of the team.

10%: Clinical Administrative  

• Complete all clinical documentation in the EMR in a timely, compliant, and clinically accurate manner.
• Provide treatment reviews and updates to managed care payers as requested.  Document utilization reviews in the chart and on-line so they are easily understood by team members and by the Business Office.
• Complete and submit paperwork (e.g., FMLA certification, disability, insurance authorizations) on patients’ behalf as necessary and appropriate.
• Provide clients with links to community resources to help meet their needs.

5%: Other Duties

• Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors, and other staff. Is courteous to others and promotes mutual respect consistent with OSUWMC core values.
• Demonstrate cultural competence with diverse populations.
• Demonstrate cost-effective use of supplies and time; systematically organizes and prioritizes work.
• Attend and contribute to program staff and treatment team meetings.  Attend staff in-services and other meetings as required.
• Work within the clinical team to support our programs maintain full accreditation (e.g., JCAHO). 
• May represent the program or hospital by participating in committees, conferences, and public meetings, and by providing educational presentations to groups.
• May mentor interns or students from graduate programs.
• Sets example of high professional standard by conduct and dress code.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Other duties assigned within scope of experience, expertise, and credentials.

Minimum Qualifications  

For Hire :  Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling; Independent Ohio license to practice (i.e., LISW, LPCC) is required. A minimum of two years of experience working with patients with mental illness and/or substance use disorders is also required. Experience and/or training in at least one evidence-based psychotherapy modality (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy) is preferred. 

Ongoing :  Maintain licensure(s), credentials, and CBLs. Practice within the parameters of the Ohio Counselor and Social Work Board.  Training in at least one evidence-based psychotherapy modality (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal psychotherapy) will be required. 

Patient Population Served  

Knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments necessary to meet the age-specific needs of the patient population served.

Adolescents (14 – 17 years) X

Adults (18  – 64 years) X

Children (2 years – 13 years) X

Geriatrics (65 + years) X

In addition, knowledge of and comfort in working with clients and their families/support systems with diverse racial and cultural backgrounds who are experiencing severe emotional illness and are either at risk for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, or are transitioning back to the community from inpatient hospitalization

Organizational Expectations  

Practices within Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University’s policies and procedures.  Adheres to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals

Job Relationships  

Supervisory Responsibility:  May supervise Master’s level interns in graduate programs

Contacts: Patients, families of patients, Medical Center employees, referral sources, and third-party payers.

Responsible to:  Director of Ambulatory Services or Social Work Manager

Physical/Visual/Mental Requirements  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to: 

• Transport / move materials in order to perform job functions
• Move objects weighing up to 30 pounds
• Perform necessary duties while working with office equipment
• Communicate clearly
• Monitor therapy process by sight and sound
• Demonstrate skills of de-escalation and crisis management.

Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices and meeting rooms (i.e. use of safe work practices, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signs). Employees are required to wear personal protective attire, according to hospital policies and OSHA guidelines. The work environment also involves risks associated with the use of computers. Such as, eyestrain & disorders that result from repetitive motions associated with computer use.

Additional Information:

Location:
Healthy New Albany (2555)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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