3 therapy jobs found in Amory, MS

JOB SUMMARY The Activities Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for supporting the activity program under the guidance of the nursing team and Occupational Therapist(s) to provide high quality and efficient patient care. This includes delivering personal care to patients and collaborating to plan, implement, and assess programming and patient conditions. This role operates under the supervision of nursing and Occupational Therapy providers and engages strong organizational and communication skills to manage area supplies and equipment, maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, and interface effectively and professionally with staff and patients to support provision of a high quality patient experience. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | Patient Care: * Performs assigned tasks as appropriate under the supervision of a nurse. * Performs personal care skills following classroom instruction and/or competency validation. Documentation: *...

Administrative : Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates Social Work and Activities Programming in accordance with NMHS Policy/Procedures and criteria established by various legal/regulatory accrediting bodies Manages the overall operations of the Social Work Department Supervises, oversees, schedules, and coordinates the activities of the Activities Coordinators and Activities Assistants on all shifts Assures all Social Work staff are properly trained regarding regulatory guidelines and daily work. Coordinates employee training. Social Work: Provides psychosocial assessment of factors related to the resident’s illness and need for care Identify and provide problem resolution associated with high risk indicators endangering resident’s mental and physical health Identify support system Evaluate resident(s) and implement treatment plan Consults with residents as needed including provision...

Counseling:  Provide case management and individual and group counseling services to patients. Patient Interviewing:  Conducts patient and family interviews in a professional and thorough manner. Patient Teaching: Presents educational modules to enhance patient communication skills, coping skills, assertive behavior, etc. Treatment Planning: Attends staff meetings and participates in the formulation of treatment and discharge plans. Charting:  Monitors, measures, and documents patient progress during treatment. Requirements: Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field. Must be Licensed Master Social Worker, Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate. Two years’ clinical experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting is highly desirable. The incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to...