Clinical Therapist Physician Practice
Franciscan Health·Lafayette, Indiana
Franciscan Health·Lafayette, Indiana
The Clinical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment of patients with behavioral health disorders in collaboration with a Physician or licensed Psychologist. Responsibilities include administering psychotherapeutic treatments, performing psychosocial assessments, and documenting patient care information.
Franciscan Health Lafayette Central 1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904 At Franciscan Health, the Clinical Therapist holds the valuable role of providing evaluation and treatment of patients in collaboration with a Physician or licensed Psychologist. This specialized therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with behavioral health disorders and/or dual diagnoses. In addition, the Clinical Therapist will provide information and counseling to patients and family members, and utilize individual, group, and family therapy.
Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Perform thorough patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological, and social aspects of the patient and their conditions.
Teach, take continuing education classes, and attend conferences or seminars to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
Document patient care information, and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Required Master's Degree Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Required 2 years Social Services work experience Required Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
A Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family is required, along with 2 years of social services work experience. Candidates must also hold a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist.
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