Behavioral Health Non-Licensed Social Worker/Therapist/DC Planning
AdventHealth
Application
Details
Posted: 02-Jul-24
Location: Orlando, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Mental Health/Social Services
Internal Number: 24020309
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Insurance*
Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule:Full-Time/Day
Shift: Monday-Friday with every other weekend requirement
Location: Advent Health Orlando
The role you’ll contribute:
Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or licensed leader, in collaboration with the Social Work staff, works with the patient/family, physicians, interdisciplinary team and external agencies. The Unit Therapist is a licensed/unlicensed under supervision clinical professional, and a key member of the Behavioral Health Treatment Team who ensures the patient’s progress along the continuum in an efficient, clinically and cost– effective manner. Utilizes expertise in clinical therapy and social work, patient/family assessment incorporating physical, psych-social, environmental, spiritual, and financial factors to facilitate clinical therapy services, help create a sound treatment plan and discharge plan to ensure proper interventions and post-discharge patient placement across the healthcare continuum and to maximize outcomes. Utilizes clinical/psychosocial assessment skills and crisis intervention techniques to expedite and support healthcare team’s work with patient/ family. The Unit Therapist, in collaboration with Social Work, is responsible for delivery of clinical services as well as identifying and initiating the most efficient discharge plan to expedite the patient transition to the next appropriate level of care and to reduce length of stay. This position is the organization’s expert in assessing and managing the patient’s clinical and psycho-social needs. The Unit Therapist educates the health care team and physicians about clinical and psycho-social issues and identified patient/family problems as well as recommends strategies to address these issues. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Provides behavioral health therapy services
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Performs psycho-social assessments with patients and families and provides psychotherapy to patients and families coping with mental health and substance use disorders.
Facilitates age-appropriate therapeutic groups on inpatient unit in accordance with department standard/protocol.
Facilitates individual and family therapy sessions as clinically indicated and in accordance with department standard/protocol.
Prepares for and attends daily physician clinical rounds and forums to facilitate communication and clinical input to the interdisciplinary team in accordance with department standard/protocol
Coordinates with the team for discharge and post-discharge arrangements and will advocate for the patient in obtaining and negotiating resources to meet patient needs, as necessary.
Interviews patients/families to complete a thorough and timely psycho-social assessment and to evaluate current support systems available to the patient and family.
Completes assessments and updates, per department standards, based upon information from multiple sources including the patient, family, nursing staff and physician as well as information discussed in multi-disciplinary rounds. Documented assessments and updates to confirm an understanding of the patient’s functional status and psycho-social needs.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Master's in counseling or master’s in social work or related field (ex: Master's in counseling education)
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert- must be obtained within 90 days of employment (required)
Formal De-escalation Training – must be obtained within 90 days of employment (required)
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.