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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Ewa Beach, Hawaii

About this job

Aloha and welcome to Kahi Mohala's Career Page.

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 Clinical Therapist provides evidence based trauma recovery inpatient treatment (CPT, PE, CBCT, and EMDR). The incumbent provides an array of direct behavioral health care services to active duty and retired military personnel with a primary diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Clinical Therapist also provides psychological assessment, and CBT treatment of co-morbid disorders to include, but not limited to, mood, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, and psychotic and personality disorders.

The incumbent will select, administer and interpret both objective and projective psychological measures to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients. This includes conducting individual, marital, family and group therapy with the use of the appropriate empirically supported psychological intervention. Clinical information gained is shared with the treatment team and other involved entities as appropriate. The incumbent communicates with military commands, military and DOD personnel, families and community resources as appropriate. Promotes implementation of therapeutic milieu and daily program schedules; presents educational seminars and training to both patients and staff.

Provides assistance with appropriate referrals and resources for patients following discharge.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Clinical Therapist reports to the Clinical Director. The position participates as a member of multidisciplinary team.

Education:

Master’s degree in Behavioral Health program that prepares students for independent licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC is required. Doctorate, (PhD, PsyD) preferred.

Licensure:

A current LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or licensure as Psychologist in the State of Hawaii will satisfy independent practice requirements and is required.

Experience:

Minimum two-years’ experience providing behavioral health services to military service members/veterans, providing evidence based trauma recovery treatment (CPT, PE, CBCT, EMDR), and providing inpatient treatment.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of DSM-5, family system theories and crisis model, treatment modalities and acute emotional psychiatric disorders. Knowledge of available community resources and legal issues relating to patient care. Familiarity with processes and functions of case management and discharge planning and regulatory agency requirements (i.e., TRICARE, and The Joint Commission (TJC). Knowledge of the principles of patient education, effective curriculum design, including appropriate content based on characteristics of the population served.

Specials Skills/ Equipment:

Ability to work with multidisciplinary team. Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize the efficient use of time. Ability to work with all populations, both diagnostic and age. Effective communication skills which include verbal, written, interpersonal, group and presentation. Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Outlook required.

Physical Requirements:

Must meet basic health requirements of Kahi Mohala (physical examination including TB skin test or chest x-ray). Must obtain and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training. Walking and standing are required occasionally. Work requires visual acuity to verify accuracy of written material.