What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist II position at Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital delivers mental health and substance use treatment through our inpatient hospital and intensive outpatient programs. All facilities are accredited by CMS and The Joint Commission, the highest authorities in healthcare. We are committed to a supportive environment, and our professional team of clinicians are carefully selected to provide the very best in mental health care and service to patients and family members.
Why Join Us?
- Growth Opportunities: We offer paid clinical internships, consultation groups and room for career advancement.
- Focus on Teamwork: We understand that when it comes to behavioral health, the road to recovery is a journey and a team effort. Patient care is coordinated through interdisciplinary teams who collaborate together for the best patient outcomes. For therapists, private practice can feel like you’re on an island. We engage in face to face case consultations and easy access to leadership so therapists are fully supported as a valued member of a team.
- Community Engagement: We collaborate with a multitude of community partners to foster connection and teamwork on a community level.
Full Job Description
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is currently seeking licensed clinicians to provide therapeutic support and treatment planning for adults and adolescents in a psychiatric hospital inpatient setting. Clinicians engage as a part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, facilitate group and individual therapy, conduct assessments, complete treatment planning and discharge planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs psychosocial assessments and substance use assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care.
- Conducts suicide risk assessments.
- Evaluates patient data to develop and implement a plan of care for the patient.
- Participates in weekly plan of care for each patient; works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Documents treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
- Completes all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
- Provides individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention.
- Provides group therapy.
- Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
- Consistently arranges for an appropriate discharge plan for the patient including follow-up with a psychiatrist (if on medications), therapist and any housing or residential needs as recommended by the psychiatrist.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Current Nevada license (or intern license) as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor.
- CPR prior to completion of new hire orientation
- CPI prior to completion of new hire orientation
Knowledge and Experience
- One (1) year of inpatient clinical work with experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred.
- Basic knowledge of human growth and development preferred.
- Maintains current knowledge of social, medical and psychiatric services available within the community.
- Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
401K
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Clinical Supervision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid time off
Pet insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Some weekends needed
