Assessment & Referral Therapist - 3pm-11pm Sat AND/OR Sun at Parkside Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Hospital

Job Duties:

• PT Evening Shift - 3 pm to 11p Saturday and/or Sunday.


• Ensures quality patient/client care that is in compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards and the facility’s policies and procedures.


• Assists law enforcement, family members, and others with the admission process, both voluntary and emergency detentions.


• Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. Assigns persons in need of treatment to the appropriate outpatient program and coordinates inpatient admissions through the medical staff.


• Must be able to manage multiple details and to demonstrate superior organizational skills; able to prioritize.


• Completes psycho-social evaluations on assigned patients/clients in a timely fashion. Displays excellent interviewing, diagnostic and report writing skills.​


• Interviews patients/clients, family members and others to identify the precipitating event and degree of disruption that the person is suffering.


• Facilitates the emergency detention process through interview and preparation of appropriate legal documents.


• Summarizes assessments and links patients/clients to the appropriate level of care.


• Provides crisis intervention as necessary.


• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Has excellent knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources.


• Communicates clearly and concisely with physicians, social workers, court personnel, etc.​


• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient and staff safety.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Psychology or related field.


• Oklahoma LPC, LCSW or LMFT required, or under supervision for same.


• Psychiatric Assessment, Evaluation, and/or Crisis Intervention Experience - 1 or more years experience required.


• Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.