Behavioral Health Therapist-Psych Partial
Company: Mid Michigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: February 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary
$5,000 Sign on Bonus
The essential functions of this position include, but are not
limited to, serving as a therapist and Case Manager for patients in
the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program. The therapist is
responsible for planning and delivery of therapy and educational
services to patients, and, if indicated, to their families and
significant others; monitoring and management of patient behavior
in order to maintain the therapeutic environment and patient
safety; performs admission, discharge and utilization review
functions; and effectively markets the program. Other functions may
be assigned.
Responsibilities
Participates in the admission process, including orientation of new
patients.
Provides group or individual therapy for patients.
Responsible for the documentation of Bio Psycho Social Assessments,
Continuing Care Plans, Admission Reviews, Problem Lists, Discharge
Summaries and Treatment Planning.
Serves as group therapy facilitator and individual therapist for
patients.
Conducts group and individual educational sessions for patients,
family members and significant others.
Provides individual/conjoint therapy to patients, family members
and significant others.
Participates in patient progress review meetings.
Responds appropriately to patient conditions utilizing critical
thinking skills.
Demonstrates effective and pleasant interpersonal relations.
Demonstrates ability to be flexible in changing work
environment.
Verifies Patients' insurance, obtains authorization to bill for
treatment, and ensures program meets insurance company criteria for
reimbursement.
Participates in data collection as needed to analyze the success of
the program in addition to the other quality metrics of the
program.
Adheres to all policies and procedures related to employment,
safety, program provision and operations.
Is familiar with the Michigan Mental Health Code as it relates to:
recipient rights; Confidentiality; Abuse and Neglect; and Duty to
Warn.
Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control
Practices and Policies. Other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
BLS: Basic Life Support
Within 1 month of hire or transfer
MSW: Masters of Social Work
Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Psychologist in the State
of Michigan required. LPC or LLP may also be accepted. (Limited
license employees must be actively working to obtain full licensure
and obtain within 1 year of employment.)
TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this
position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete
this certification)
Required Education
Master's degree is required
Master's Social work or Doctorate in Psychology
Other Information
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Must have been involved in the delivery of mental health services
for at least 1 year within the previous 5 years.
Must participate in recipient rights instruction within 30 days of
hire.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with
individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to
communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable
manner.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public
contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal
protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate
substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely
about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able
to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job
description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or
without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk
for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes
such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood
borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must
follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as
required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others,
work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability
to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling,
reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition
of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand
Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday)
lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10
lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.
Other Comments
Keywords: Mid Michigan Health, Midland , Behavioral Health Therapist-Psych Partial, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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