What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist - Adult Residential position at Rogers Behavioral Health?
New Employee Retention Bonus
- 5,000.00 retention bonus available! (In-training licensure)
- 10,000.00 retention bonus available! (Fully licensed)
- New Employee is defined as someone who has not been employed with Rogers for more than six months
The therapist leads the collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate all direct social services interventions to patients assigned to their caseload and their support systems. The therapist utilizes empirically supported therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or family therapy, to aid in the stabilization and recovery of individuals with mental and behavioral health concerns. The therapist creates a safe and supportive environment where patients gain insight into the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards achieving their goals. Therapist may be responsible for other duties as directed by their manager / clinical operations supervisor to support direct patient care as well as system initiatives. The Therapist will work in an acute care setting that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and / or intensive outpatient services.
Job Duties & Responsibilities :
Provide social services to patients and their families / significant others
Complete discharge documentation as required and on time
Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility
Additional Job Description :
Education / Training Requirements :
Master's Degree in Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with experience in health care and in a psychiatric setting, preferred.
In-training as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Social Worker Training Certificate (SWTC), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW) or equivalent in state practicing.
A SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required in WI. A substance abuse specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required.
Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.
Per program description, this job may include duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to social services.
American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.
Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program / unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s).
Required on-the-job Training
Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (Required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care).
American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire / transfer. Annual re-certification is required.
Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position.
Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program / unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s).
For Residential programs - Must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing (preferred for all levels of care).
The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges.
https : / / rogersbhfoundation.org /
EOE / MFDV
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Therapist day in the life : intensive outpatient
Therapist day in the life : residential adult program
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