Clinician III, Inpatient - Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: South Hadley
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position reports directly or indirectly to the Manager of
Behavioral Health Crisis and the Clinical Nurse Manager. - Provides
direct and indirect clinical services to children and/or
adolescents and/or adults in need of mental health care.
Responsible for treatment of the client and provision of
age-appropriate care. Core skills may include crisis assessment,
intake assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, family
therapy, treatment planning, case management, team/community
collaboration, patient/family education, and triage/discharge
planning. As skill set permits, may provide flexible coverage to
another service within Behavioral Health on a short term basis.
Creates a caring and compassionate environment through ECHN's Core
Values of Teamwork, Communication, Respect and Caring. -
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EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
A minimum of a Masters degree in the Behavioral Health field is
required.
A State of CT. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed
Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or
equivalent required.
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is preferred,
but not required.
Must be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques, as prescribed
by ECHN, and receive certification within 6 months of hire into the
role.
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EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience working in the Behavioral Health field, preferably
to specific prospective service setting.
Level of care age-specific competencies is required.
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COMPETENCIES:
Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders, familiarity with abuse
and neglect reporting mandates, knowledge of community-based
resources and comprehension of the pre-authorization and billing
processes are considered a plus.
The duties of the position require strong clinical skills including
a demonstrated strength in team orientation and an ability to
function effectively in a work environment where multitasking is
necessary.
Strong written and verbal communication skills using the English
language is essential.
Must be flexible in approach so that service-specific as well as
overall system needs can be met.
Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action, including
patient restraint when responding to patient emergency codes.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. - They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. - These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
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1. - - - - - Demonstrates skill in gathering and assessing
comprehensive information regarding bio-psychosocial influences and
etiology of addiction and co-morbid psychiatric disorders including
client's physical status and compulsion/ preoccupation to use, as
evidenced by chart reviews and supervisor observations.
2. - - - - - Develops, implements and modifies treatment plans,
interventions, and disposition/discharge plans as needed,
addressing both age-specific and substance abuse-specific issues
within professional standards and per department guidelines, as
evidenced by chart reviews and supervisor observations.
3. - - - - - Makes timely and appropriate referrals to least
restrictive setting, demonstrating knowledge of levels of care and
appropriate community and treatment resources, as evidenced by
supervisor observations.
4. - - - - - Completes all requested forms, documentation and other
reporting requirements in a timely manner and in accordance with
Department of Children and Family (DCF), managed care, probate
court, JCAHO and other standards with which program must comply, as
evidenced by chart reviews and supervisor observation. -
5. - - - - - Actively participates in and contributes to team
meetings in order to enhance patient outcomes. Communicates
effectively and consistently with team members including attending
psychiatrists, nursing staff, medical director and inpatient unit
leadership, as evidenced by feedback from staff and psychiatrists
as well as supervisor observations.
6. - - - - - Demonstrates sound knowledge base of, and appreciation
for, growth and development and current issues specific to age
group being served, as evidenced by development of appropriate
treatment plans and therapeutic interventions in individual, family
and group therapy, as evidenced by chart reviews, supervisor
observations and successful completion of competency. -
7. - - - - - Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the fluctuating
staffing needs of the department, as evidenced by willingness to
adjust scheduled hours and assignments in accordance with the needs
of the program, as evidenced by supervisor observation.
8. - - - - - Demonstrates value of patient and family education,
utilizing appropriate psycho-educational material, as evidenced by
chart reviews, feedback on satisfaction surveys and supervisor
observation.
9. - - - - - Establishes rapport with patient and family,
consistently demonstrating perceptiveness and empathy in clinical
interactions, as evidenced by patient and family feedback and
supervisor observation.
10. - Facilitates skill development by careful planning of
therapeutic groups, individual and family interventions, as
evidenced by patient and family feedback and supervisor
observation.
11. - Effectively uses psychological and physical management
techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations
consistent with Physical Management Training (PMT) training, as
evidenced by peer feedback, supervisor observation and attendance
at annual PMT refresher.
12. - Participates in Early Response codes and Dr. Strong codes,
attendance at PMT refresher trainings.
13. - Demonstrates an understanding of learning disorders, as
evidenced by flexibility of teaching methods and interactions with
patients, patient and family feedback, supervisor observation and
successful completion of competency.
14. - Demonstrates ability to identify obstacles and barriers that
interfere with treatment compliance and resolve issues, as
evidenced by discharge planning and treatment outcome, feedback
from patient and family and supervisor observation. -
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