Clinical Therapist

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To begin, we want to inform you of our application process which we call "On Boarding." The Onboarding begins with your on-line application for employment. If you meet the qualifications for the position, the department manager will notify you of a scheduled interview through your email address or by telephone.

Located on 14.5 park-like acres, Kahi Mohala's 88-bed facility is Hawaii's only private, freestanding psychiatric hospital. Kahi Mohala provides comprehensive behavioral health services for adults, adolescents and children experiencing problems with psychiatric disorders, anxiety, depression, eating disorders. The buildings and grounds offer a complete residential environment with an emphasis on patient safety and security.

Position Summary : The incumbent assesses patient and family for psychosocial needs. Provides individual, family and group therapy based on clinical needs. Performs psychosocial assessments, clinical formulations, case management and discharge planning for patient, family and community providers in accordance with patient needs as defined in the treatment plan. Develops and provides clinical therapist portion of individual plan of care to be implemented by the clinical care team. Performs other duties as assigned. Acts as a clinical leader in milieu, in collaboration with psychiatrist, nursing staff, and other support services staff.

Participates as Clinical Therapist and member of multidisciplinary team. Reports to the Clinical Care Coordinator.

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) is required. . The incumbent has 90 days to obtain LSW once they become eligible to sit for LSW examination. The incumbent shall have 90 days to obtain State licensure in the State of Hawaii after hire date. New graduates will be allowed up to two years to complete the required 3000 hours of post master’s clinical social work experience under supervision to obtain the required LCSW.

Experience: Clinical experience is required (e.g. practicum placement and/or postgraduate experience). Demonstrated experience with individual, family and group therapy as a Clinician; in a hospital setting preferred.

Knowledge: Knowledge of DSM-IV, family system theories, various effective treatment modalities, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and their effective application for acute emotional psychiatric disorders. Knowledge of available community resources and legal issues relating to patient care and social work. Familiarity with processes and functions of case management and discharge planning and regulatory agency requirements (e.g. DOH, DOJ). Knowledge of the principles of adult education, effective curriculum design, including appropriate content based on the age of the population served.

Specials Skills/Equipment: Ability to work with multidisciplinary team. Ability to function independently, accept diverse clinical responsibilities and assignments, prioritize and organize the efficient use of time. Ability to work with all populations, both diagnostic and age. Effective community skills to include verbal, written, interpersonal, group and presentation skills.

Physical Requirements: Must meet basic health requirements of Kahi Mohala physical examination including TB skin test or chest x-ray and drug screen. Must obtain and maintain certification in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute).