About this opportunity
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital lists this Therapist, Forensic Unit opportunity in holyoke, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position : Therapist, Forensic Unit, Mountain View 4th floor Job Type : Fulltime Days
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 330pm
Sign on Bonus : $10,000
Your experience matters
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Therapist joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, in Holyoke, MA. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
Essential Functions
Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems
Displays active involvement in treatment planning process
Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups
Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources
Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment
Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members
Demonstrates active communication with team members
Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues
Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner
Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
Acts as a member of team with crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety
Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills
Assists care coordination department as requested
Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards
Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality
Completes releases appropriately
Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards
Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws
Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes other duties as assigned
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Education and License:
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required
Current clinical or social work license by state regulations required
CPR/BLS certification and Handle with Care within 30 days.
Salary range : $62,816.00 - $84,801.60 per year
EEOC Statement:
"Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Worksite address
holyoke, MA, 01040, US
Who can apply
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