Behavioral Health Therapist - Adult Outpatient

Supports medical student population; Full Time Day; Monday - Friday; rotating evening coverage; REQUIRES: Masters Degree; previous experience preferred. Responsible for providing Behavioral Health services to adults. Provides one to one direct observation and companionship to assigned patients, maintaining focus and in accordance with policies and procedures. Ensures a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, and co-workers. Observes and reports potential safety risks in accordance with system policies and procedures. Provides psychological support to patients, visitors, and families as appropriate. Provides independent or supervised therapeutic interactions. Observes and documents patient behaviors in a therapeutic clinical manner, intervening in accordance with training and relaying information to clinical staff as appropriate. Provides direct physical care as needed, including assistance with activities of daily living, behavior management in accordance with training, and collaboration with leadership to determine need for and proper use of physical restraint and seclusion if absolutely indicated. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.