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Per diem / prn mental health - $25 per hour

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Monroe, CT
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Ridgeview Institute Monroe is seeking a per diem / prn Mental Health for a per diem / prn job in Monroe, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Mental Health Discipline: Therapy Duration: Ongoing Up to 20.00 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Per Diem Job Details Job Location Ridgeview Institute-Monroe - Monroe, GA Position Type Per Diem Education Level Graduate Degree Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly Job Shift Any Position Summary The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio psychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE THIS POSITION WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON SOCIAL SERVICES PRACTICE/COMPETENCIES, AS WELL AS THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES COMPETENCIES AS LISTED BELOW Social Services Practices/Competencies Performance 1. Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups. 2. Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress. 3. Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients. 4. Provide liaison and referral services to community agencies and appears in court when requested or subpoenaed. 5. Maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics according to professional and facility standards. 6. Identify opportunities for the program and participate in Performance Improvement projects and activities. 7. Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain professional development in personnel file. 8. Assist in the orientation of new colleagues and supervising student interns. Intervention 1. Conduct individual/couples/family counseling on scheduled time tables. 2. Develop an effective working relationship with patient and/or family (engagement, collaboration, advocacy, problem solving). 3. Evaluate and document effectiveness of interventions and patient responses. 4. Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations (i.e. child abuse, dependent adult abuse, psychiatric commitment). 5. Represent the facility at legal hearings as requested, submits paperwork for legal holds in a timely fashion, act as liaison with conservator’s office. Assessment 1. Assess and identify psychosocial, educational, developmental and behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established case finding mechanisms. 2. Document assessment update when there are significant changes in patient’s condition or readmission in the last thirty days. 3. Consult with families on emotional, social and financial aspects of care. Milieu 1. Respond to requests for social work services in a timely manner. 2. Meet the social work needs of the patient population being serviced. 3. Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient’s program and other facility-wide activities. 4. Report unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel. 5. Assure that patient’s rights are upheld. Treatment Planning 1. Demonstrate knowledge of bio psychosocial factors and DSM-IV related to the ages of the patients served, and incorporate the knowledge base into the treatment plan. 2. Participate in, and effectively contributes to, patient care conferences, treatment planning meetings and/or treatment planning rounds. Qualifications Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field is preferred. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred. License: Georgia State license in social work or clinical related mental health field is preferred. Additional Requirements: CPR & CPI certification and management of aggressive behavior training within 90 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. 1. Knowledge of family and group therapy techniques. 2. Knowledge of crisis intervention procedures. 3. Knowledge of strong clinical assessment skills. 4. Knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques. 5. Strong clinical assessment skills 6. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. 7. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures. 8. Effective oral and written communication skills. 9. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers. 10. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures. 11. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information. 12. Ability to work as a team player. 13. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication. 14. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures. 15. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric). 16. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 17. Ability to meet corporate deadlines. 18. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ridgeview lnstitute - Monroe offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k. Ridgeview Institute Monroe Job ID #112789. About Ridgeview Institute Monroe Since opening in 2017, Ridgeview Monroe has treated over 15,000 patients in programs for specialized populations that include adolescents, adult- including a specialized women’s program, and older adults. Ridgeview Institute Monroe uses Evidence-Based Treatment approaches to assist patients in achieving their treatment goals. Ridgeview Institute Monroe continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our communities. We consistently provide supportive, compassionate, and innovative environment of patient centered care. Our knowledge and expertise in the field of behavioral health and chemical dependency care is dedicated to improving life in our community. Benefits Holiday Pay Dental benefits Life insurance 401k retirement plan Referral bonus Medical benefits Continuing Education Employee assistance programs Vision benefits For more details: https://jobs-search.org/finance_monroe-c426874/job_i2087334253
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