Behavioral Health Therapist at The University of Kansas Health System

Position TitleBehavioral Health TherapistMarillac CampusPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Behavioral Health Therapist provides professional therapy services including individual group and family therapies. This position collects and evaluates a patients biopsychosocial history and consults with the multidisciplinary team and patient/family throughout the hospitalization. The Behavioral Health Therapist develops treatment plans and monitors patients progress toward treatment goals.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsAssesses patients problems by collecting and evaluating a detailed biopsychosocial history and consulting with the multidisciplinary team and patient/family throughout the hospitalization.Develops patient treatment plan by establishing treatment goals and objectives with the patent/family and through consultation with the multidisciplinary treatment team.Facilitates the implementation of the treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment methodologies.Schedules and completes individual group and/or family therapy daily. Monitors the patients progress toward treatment goals.Assures quality service for patients by enforcing rules regulations and legal requirements with patients including timely confidential documentation of significant events and clinical interactions in the electronic health record.Maintains health system credibility by establishing working relationships with sponsoring advisory and related service agencies.Promotes the health system by ensuring an understanding of program services available for patients; publicizes activities and accomplishments.Provides a clinical experience for interns by negotiating learning objectives; supervises practice and caseload management teaching theory and its application; evaluates skills and personal and professional growth ensuring identification with the profession.Maintains current licensure and practices within the scope of licensure.Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position by participating in workshops reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice.Follows policies procedures and standards; adheres to a professional code of ethics. Assumes responsibility for the risk and safety issues associated with the position.Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School GraduateMasters Degree Masters Degree from an accredited university in Social Work Counseling Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy1 or more years of related experienceRequired Licensure and CertificationLicensed Psychologist (LP) - State Board of Behavioral SciencesLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) - State Board of Behavioral SciencesLicensed Masters Social Worker(LMSW) - State Board of Behavioral SciencesLicensed Professional Counselor(LPC) - State Board of Behavioral SciencesMasters level licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as one of the following:Licensed Professional Counsel (LPC)Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Masters Level Psychologist (LMLP)Preferred Licensure and CertificationMasters level Addiction licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory BoardLicensed Masters Addiction Counselor or Licensed Clinical Addiction Counsel (LMAC or LCAC)Clinical Licensure (LCPC LSCSW LCMFT or LCP)Required Language SkillsFluent English - Read write and speak.Knowledge RequirementsStrong verbal and writing skills.Computer literate and high knowledge of various computer software programs.Ability to engage clients and families.Time Type:Job Requisition ID:R-48235We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.Need help finding the right jobWe can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1