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Under direct supervision of the Program Manager/Director, and clinical leads, in addition to general supervision by the Unit Chief when applicable, evaluates, diagnoses and treats a wide range of psychological symptoms, applying individual and group evidence-based interventions in order to assist patients and their families in managing symptoms in a healthy way to improve overall functioning.

   Completes Initial Psychiatric evaluations, including obtaining current symptoms and relevant history, psychosocial stressors, initial working/treatment diagnosis and formulation as assigned by leadership    Develops individualized treatment plans specific to each patient    Provides individual and group therapy with evidence-based therapeutic interventions     Facilitates psychotherapy and psychoeducation/skill groups per schedule and leadership request    Collaborates with family and conducts family meetings as needed/indicated    Actively monitors the course of treatment and clinical progress of patients     Works with social service clinician to ensure clinical documentation supports utilization review needs     Remains fluent with available community resources to make recommendations to the social service clinician regarding specific patient aftercare needs    Collaboration of care with outpatient providers to gather their perspective and to share our patient formulations.  Provides any follow-up recommendations to support post discharge continued improvement including documenting a clear and concise treatment course at the end of a patient's stay    Maintains the privacy of patients and holds in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional service.    Participates in evidence based quantitative monitoring of symptoms and progress with hospital selected tools of measurement    Participates in quality assurance projects for the program as assigned by leadership     Provides training and supervision for students from various schools in the skills of assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy and participates in student evaluations as required by the school    Updates attending physicians of the patients' level of acuity - giving special attention to management of risk factors and emergencies     Advocates for the patient's needs within the department and with outside agencies as needed    Documents initial evaluations, individual therapy notes, group therapy notes, treatment plan, outcome monitoring, discharge summary/treatment course, generic notes, etc. in accordance with all hospital standards and time of entry requirements     Attends all staff meetings and unit huddles as directed by leadership    Maintains computer skills necessary to complete all work    Works with the unit leadership to ensure the environment of care remains safe and in line with joint commission standards    Completes all Healthstream training modules assigned by due date    Keeps independent licensure in good standing     Attends any trainings designated necessary to work as a therapist in the hospital     Performs other duties as assigned by leadership

   Education: Master's Degree or above* and independent license required (or working towards actively).  *Addictions LCDP without Master's is permissible *Active and qualified students considered if experience and skill level permits    Training and Experience: Experience in a psychiatric setting is required. Training and experience in individual and group therapy required.  Experience in delivering CBT/DBT/ACT framework preferred, experience in specialty areas (Addictions, OCD, LGBTQ, Trauma, Adolescent, Young Adult etc.) preferred depending on program placement.  Continuing education/in-services in specialty areas will be required.  Experience in risk assessment preferred.    Special Qualifications: Must have an interest and commitment in the programs at Butler Hospital and the department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown. Must be able to tolerate the stress of multiple demands of working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with multi-disciplinary staff and acute patient population

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.