Behavioral Health Therapist Intern - Full Time - Days

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital

Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE

Scheduled Hours: Flexible schedule of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends possible, no holidays.

Responsible for providing therapy services to individuals and their families within scope of training and under the supervision of a LMHP/LIMHP as part of the multidisciplinary team. Supervised therapy services to include: completing Psychosocial Assessments, facilitating family therapy, group therapy and individual therapy as indicated. Develops, implements, and reviews treatment plans. Provides therapy services to individuals and their families across the spectrum of mental health conditions. Participates in weekly supervision with a LMHP/LIMHP to review the Intern/Student's clinical work as guided by profession standards and Intern/Student's participating academic program requirements. All activities of the Behavioral Health Therapist Intern/Student shall be under supervision of a LMHP/LIMHP and physician Medical Director of Psychiatry in accordance with State and Federal standards and Medical Staff Bylaws pertaining to Advanced Practice Providers. Obtains and maintains a Scope of Practice /Collaborative Practice Agreement with a state licensed physician on active medical staff at Methodist Fremont Health.

The expectation is that upon completion of internship and coursework the employee would fulfill privilege requirements as noted in the Methodist Fremont Health Delineation of Privileges for Allied Health Professional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Treatment and Therapeutic Services

• Discusses with individual patients their responses to events and interactions between individual appointments/ groups

• Completes psychosocial assessments

• Participates in treatment planning for each patient; works cooperatively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team

• Develops Treatment Plans independently and in coordination with multidisciplinary treatment team

• Implements and reviews Treatment Plans with patients

• Provides treatment coordination with assigned patients

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy to patients and family members as indicated when possible

2. Documentation

• Documents patient's group participation, individual and/or family therapy on day of occurrence in medical record

• Maintains confidentiality of records relating to protected health information

3. Community & Development

• Participates in in-service training and team meetings

• Works together with other departments when they need help in program development or other issues related to Behavioral Health

• Develops and maintains working relationships between Behavioral Health and other hospital departments and outside community agencies •

• Keeps Director of Behavioral Health& LMHP Coordinator informed of patient needs and community issues

• Pursues continuing age related competency per patient population

• Effectively utilizes knowledge of age appropriate developmental needs and abilities in the assessment, treatment and education of patients and families

• Represents the Behavioral Health Service Line in a positive manner in the clinic and within the community

• Attends and participates in those continuing education and staff development activities required and/or necessary for own continued growth and professional development

• Maintains an accurate record of in-service/staff development attendance

4. Performance Improvement

• Overall work performance is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the performance improvement standards for the department

• Participates in department performance improvement program and projects

6. Business Acumen

• Is vigilant to the day to day business fluctuations and responds promptly to re-prioritized assignments to fit the need

• Performs routine assignments independently

• Seeks direction when indicated for unusual or non-routine duties

• Advises appropriate personnel (i.e., Supervisor) of situations requiring administrative, medical or technical expertise and follow-up

• Manages time effectively. Completes all assignments within the allotted time frame. Establishes priorities for using time to the best advantage

7. Safety Initiative - Complies with Fremont Health safety policies and procedures and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, JCAHO, CLIA. Etc.)

• Performs job duties in a manner consistent with organization and departmental safety policies and procedures

• Completes departmental safety requirements, I.e., annual competencies, departmental in-services, etc., on an annual basis

Schedule:

Flexible schedule of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends possible, no holidays.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Currently enrolled in Practicum/Internship semester/term of a Master's degree program with a mental health therapy focus (applicable counseling or social work would be considered) from a regionally accredited program of higher education and includes graduate course work in specific areas required.

Experience

• N/A

License/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to effectively plan and implement therapeutic interventions in a multi-disciplinary setting with appropriate supervision.
• Skill in the use of personal computer and standard software (Microsoft and office equipment).
• Knowledge of and/or course work in the areas of the mental health needs of pediatric, adult, geriatric populations, and drug and alcohol treatment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, physicians, patients and community resource representatives.
• Privileges to evaluate, diagnose, and provide primary mental health assessment and treatment using cognitive behavioral, play, and structural/strategic therapeutic techniques. LMHPs and PLMHPs may provide these services, with the exception of diagnosing the 7 major mental health diagnoses (e.g. ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, depression, dissociative disorders, early psychosis and psychosis). LIMHPs are not restricted and may diagnose these disorders. The therapist may not admit patients to the hospital or provide medication management. The therapist may assess and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions, and make a recommendation to the attending physician as to the appropriate placement or services needed for psychiatric care (i.e. inpatient or outpatient).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with HIPAA and professional ethical standards set forth by the American Counseling Association and American Psychological Association National Association of Social Workers.

Physical Requirements

Physical

• Continuously stand, walk or lift, handle, carry material or equipment of moderate weight. (up to 50 pounds)

Environmental

• Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.

Hazards

• OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials
• Potential for physically acting out patients and health related communicable diseases

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.