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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)*for eligible positions

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its 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

**Shift:** Days Monday Through Friday 8-4:30pm with a weekend rotation requirement

**Location:** 601 EAST ROLLINS STREET, Orlando, 32803

The community you'll be caring for:

+ Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando

+ Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America

+ AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country

+ We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

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 patients functional status and psycho-social needs.

+ Effectively communicates with patients, families, staff, physicians and community partners to further the development of comprehensive support for the patient. Ensures effective communication of pertinent medical information is provided to the patient.

+ Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team regarding psycho-social determinants to address barriers that may impact or delay the patients discharge plan.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

**Minimum qualifications** :

+ Master's in Counseling or Masters in Social Work or related field (ex: Masters in Counseling Education) Required

Preferred qualifications:

+ Acute care hospital experience Preferred

+ 1 experience in a healthcare setting Preferred

+ Registered Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Worker Intern or Marriage and Family Therapy Upon Hire Preferred

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support Preferred

+ CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Preferred

+ Formal De-escalation Training within 90 Days

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.

**Category:** Behavioral

**Organization:** AdventHealth Orlando

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25040073

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.