Associate Therapist - Direct Patient & Family Therapy

Summit BHC; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Knoxville is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team providing direct clinical services to patients and families under supervision. You will perform psychosocial assessments, individual, family and group therapy, discharge planning, and treatment planning, with emphasis on evidence-based modalities.

This onsite role requires a Master’s degree in social services or mental health, supervised clinical training, CPR/de-escalation certification,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services or mental health services (or closely related field) required.
• No professional work experience required.
• Weekly supervision oversight for clinical training as required by state standards.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Under clinical supervision, participates in patient treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group, individual or family sessions and provides evidence-supported treatment modalities.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients and communicates changes to the treatment team.
• Documents patient care and incidents clearly and timely, including co-signature of supervisor.
• Plans for and completes post-hospitalization aftercare documentation and assists with discharge planning.
• Provides case management duties to ensure individualized quality care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Family therapy

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in social services or mental health services or closely related field

Job description

Creekside Behavioral Health in Knoxville is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team providing direct clinical services to patients and families under supervision. You will perform psychosocial assessments, individual, family and group therapy, discharge planning, and treatment planning, with emphasis on evidence-based modalities.

This onsite role requires a Master’s degree in social services or mental health, supervised clinical training, CPR/de-escalation certification,