Job Details

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the admission process, including orientation of new patients.

Provides group or individual therapy for patients

Responsible for the documentation of Bio Psycho Social Assessments, Continuing Care Plans, Admission Reviews, Problem Lists, Discharge Summaries and Treatment Planning.

Serves as group therapy facilitator and individual therapist for patients

Conducts group and individual educational sessions for patients, family members and significant others.

Provides individual/conjoint therapy to patients, family members and significant others.

Participates in patient progress review meetings.

Responds appropriately to patient conditions utilizing critical thinking skills.

Demonstrates effective and pleasant interpersonal relations.

Demonstrates ability to be flexible in changing work environment.

Verifies Patients insurance, obtains authorization to bill for treatment, and ensures program meets insurance company criteria for reimbursement.

Participates in data collection as needed to analyze the success of the program in addition to the other quality metrics of the program. 

Adheres to all policies and procedures related to employment, safety, program provision and operations.

Is familiar with the Michigan Mental Health Code as it relates to: recipient rights; Confidentiality; Abuse and Neglect; and Duty to Warn.

Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.