Independent Clinician, Behavioral Health (Emergency Department)

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Job Description Summary:

This position is intended as a casual/contingent position. There will not be set hours, but rather this position is available to pick up open hours to cover full-time/part-time staff time off. Potential for work at any of the four major Central Ohio Hospitals (Riverside, Grant, Doctors and Dublin), as well as on the Virtual Health team.

Responsibilities And Duties:

30%
Conducts patient/family/significant other interviews, charts reviews and professional collaboration to obtain and interpret information pertaining to patient biopsychosocial functioning. Completes assessments including: risk factors of harm toward self or others, developmental and age-specific needs, ability to care for self, ability to care for dependents, ability to meet basic custodial and financial needs, ability to engage in meaningful social and emotional relationships, and ability to comprehend and comply with treatment recommendations. Develops preliminary diagnosis formulation.
30%
Develops and implements plan of intervention based on assessment. Provides crisis intervention, supportive, educational, individual, couples, family or group therapies in an effort to resolve problem areas. Employs treatment planning, continuum of care planning, and discharge planning.
20%
Maintains awareness of current hospital and community services to assist patient psychosocial functioning. Provides information and facilitates successful linkages between these services and patient.
20%
Thoroughly documents assessments and interventions in patient's medical record and information systems in accordance with department standards. Complies with internal and external documentation requirements as related to specific patient/system needs and regulatory requirements.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree (Required)LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors - American Counseling Association

Additional Job Description:

Social Work, Nursing, Counseling or related field; Licensure to practice independently in the State of Ohio, e. g. , LISW, LPCC. Clinical psychopathology, psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of bio-psychosocial development for the age of patients served. Experience working with acutely-ill psychiatric patient is required.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Behavioral Health

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