Behavioral Health Therapist- PRN
Company: Baptist Health Care
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for facilitating the
delivery of quality treatment services through delivery of specific
modalities. The position is responsible for providing a full range
of therapeutic services including individual and group counseling,
psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic
interventions, complex discharge planning, crisis intervention,
referral and resource referral. This position assists the patient
and family transition to the next appropriate level of care. Under
the general direction of the social services director, and in
collaboration with physicians and healthcare team members,
evaluates and implements treatment regime for designated
psychiatric patient population. This position is well versed in
patients' rights regarding care, privacy, safety, confidentiality
of medical records, and the Baker Act. In addition, the therapist
co-ordinates the recovery planning process for all patients based
on interdisciplinary assessments. As a key member in the care of
the patient, develops therapeutic relationships based on trust and
instills hope for recovery. This position provides person centered
care evidenced by choice, respect, dignity, partnerships,
self-management, and full inclusion.
Responsibilities
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the mental health
unit as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique
nature of the client is addressed. Develops, discusses, and
communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient, in
collaboration with each patient/significant other in order to
address all identified needs. Initiates integration of
Interdisciplinary assessments. Assesses and diagnoses patient and
family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's
responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs and
assure overall quality of care delivered. Maintains current
knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and
development. Actively seeks out opportunities to grow and develop
professionally. Acts as a role model to hospital staff as well as
in the community. Provides clinical care to patients suffering from
acute or chronic mental health problems, managing therapeutic
regimes according to protocols. Provides psychosocial intervention,
including crisis intervention, and teaching to clients. Coordinates
referrals and facilitates transfers. Acts as clinical resource to
nursing staff in area of specialization. Conducts psychosocial
assessments with diverse client populations including various age
groups who may experience physical or development disabilities,
emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders, substance abuse.
Conducts crisis interventions. Begins to prepare patient/family
regarding optional pathway for care including several
complications/options that may occur.Assist in other duties as
assigned to support the operational needs of the department and
organization. May be required to remain on campus immediately
before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
Qualifications
About Us
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system
committed to improving the quality of life for people and
communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The
organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews
Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive
primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000
team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest
non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Keywords: Baptist Health Care, Pensacola , Behavioral Health Therapist- PRN, Other , Pensacola, Florida
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