Job Description

Job Description
Location: Jordan Valley Medical Center, West Valley Campus

Posted Date: 2/24/2021

Come work with us at Jordan Valley Medical Center- West Valley Campus! JV West Valley is a community based hospital that has many diverse career opportunities. We work as a team, involving all employees, to provide the highest level of care to our patients. It is this teamwork that allows for career growth and promotes continuous learning.

JV West Valley has been serving the health care needs of the West Valley since 1963. This busy full-service hospital offers its neighbors a wide range of medical services and advanced medical technologies backed by a dedicated and caring staff. As the area has grown and changed, JV West Valley has responded by expanding its services, offering Women's Services, ICU, Med Surg, Telemetry, Surgical Services, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Health, and one of the busiest emergency departments in the state.

Whether you want to work with patients in a clinical position, or your skills are in another field like maintenance, customer service, laboratory, administration, or even food production, there are roles suited for you at JV West Valley Campus.

www.jordanwestvalley.org/about-us

Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist

Conducts individual and group therapy while maintaining a caseload. Responsible to work positively with the hospital team from patient admission to discharge. Responsbile for maintaining up to date records on the patient. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Demonstrates support of the Medical Center's mission, values and vision in all actions and interactions with employees, patients, medical staff, guests and visitors.

Duties

* Ability to perform psychological assessments, diagnose and treat various mental, emotional and behavioral health disorders
* Develop a treatment plan with input from the patient, patient family/significant others, physicians , therapists and other members of the treatment team.
* Setting client goals and discussing treatment plan
* Assisting clients through difficult life changes and challenges
* Educating client on strategies and coping skills
* Referring clients to resources like psychiatrists, treatment facilities, or community services
* Assessing client needs, and developing strategies to help client
* Maintaining good working relationships with support networks, government resources, and community resources
* Helping clients with a variety of issues such as substance abuse, bullying, trauma, anger management, depression, relationships, stress and suicide
* Comply with federal, state, local, and clinical program/facility standards

Requirements:

* Current state licensure ( LCSW , CSW, ACMHC, CMHC)", must hold a master's degree in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy or a related mental health field from an accredited university/college
* Experience in all aspects of social service, with an emphasis in psychiatric work.
* Current BLS (CPR) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
* Must complete I-LIFT safety training within 90 days of employment
* CPI Certification obtained within 90 days of employment
* Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written
* Therapist experience is preferred
* Basic computer knowledge preferred
* Possesses superb written and spoken communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues, and community resources
* Compassionate and caring of clients
* Excellent time management skills; organized and able to prioritize
* Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple clients
* Great clinical documentation skills and timeliness related to documentation

Benefits Offered

We have many plans with various deductibles, which can cover individuals or families so you can customize a plan that will work for you! Steward Health Care works with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to provide affordable health insurance for our employees in benefit eligible positions. Our Health Plans Highlights are:

* Deductibles will not apply to services provided by a Steward provider (Tier 1).
* Office visits copays will be $0 when a member uses a Steward Provider (Tier 1).
* Mental Health and Substance Abuse office visits will be $0 for all In-Network providers (Tier1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).

Other Benefits provided:

* Dental, Vision, Health Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, and more.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Jordan Valley Hospital - West Valley Campus is directly or indirectly owned by an entity that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital's medical staff.

Steward Hospitals are taking additional, necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in a safe, carefully managed environment - with confidence and without fear.

Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience:

1. Expanded hours will allow previously canceled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible.
2. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
3. Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients.
4. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital.
5. A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety.

You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled and professional way.