(to be completed by HR)
Title
Essential Function: Light Work
Psychotherapist
Range
4
JCC
67604
Description: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work requires walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Psychotherapist provides psychotherapy to adults and/or children and adolescents in the outpatient clinics, the telemedicine system, and/or on a contractual basis with a clinical affiliate of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNSOM). The position reports to the Chair of PBS.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
95% - Psychotherapy / Direct Patient Care
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Provide evidenced based psychotherapy to adults and/or children and adolescents in the outpatient clinics and/or through the telemedicine system of UNSOM or on a contractual basis in the clinical service of a PBS Department affiliate/clinical partner
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Provide and manage direct patient care in terms of safety and mental health care assistance
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Make appropriate referrals to other clinical services
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Complete documentation, including treatment notes and billing documents as needed
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Provide consultation to community clients on assessment and evaluation, counseling services, outreach, and other related matters pertaining to field of expertise
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Consult with physicians on cases requiring medications or with other medical components
5% - Case Management
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Ensure accuracy and maintain privacy of patient information and records
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Liaison with other clinicians as indicated for patients well-being
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3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made at the highest level.
The Psychotherapist must make independent clinical decisions directly affecting the health and welfare of patients. Poor professional judgments could lead to a loss of life or to malpractice suits against the employee and/or the University. Unprofessional conduct could result in psychological damage and criminal and/or civil charges filed against the employee.
4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
The Psychotherapist is expected to consult with other physicians, staff, and/or Chair, PBS to coordinate and conduct patient care.
5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success .
Competency Required
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities ☐
Leadership
Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
Serving Constituents
Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent with the Job Evaluation Model . If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be defined for each range.
Education Experience
Master’s Degree in clinical social work Three years of related professional experience
Relevant Experience : In clinical social work with three combined years of training or experience in psychotherapy such as crisis intervention, suicidality and/or psychosis
Certification and Licensure:
Must be a clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Nevada at the time of hire
Schedule or Travel Requirements: None
Optional Addendum: Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge:
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Mastery of a body of professional knowledge in psychotherapy
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State and federal laws concerning the delivery of psychological and testing services and billing for those service
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State and Federal laws and regulations concerning the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Skills:
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Skills in counseling, case management, and crisis intervention
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Skills in psychotherapy, case management, crisis intervention, and group work
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Effective verbal communication skills with faculty, staff, and interdisciplinary providers
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Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
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Interpersonal and human relations skills
Ability to:
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Maintain required qualifications and attend grand rounds and professional conferences
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Function on an interpersonal level with a variety of professionals in the mental health and medical fields
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Manage and bill independently for his/her clinical psychotherapy services
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Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
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Complete documentation, including treatment notes and billing documents as needed
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Research issues/situations, develop and provide solutions, make appropriate decisions, and implement solutions
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Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
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Work independently and as a collaborative team member
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Work flexible hours as necessary
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