Full-Time Therapist

Seaside HealthCare; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaside HealthCare seeks a Licensed Therapist to provide direct clinical services including individual, family, and group psychotherapy, along with treatment and discharge planning, to support patient progress.

The role requires a Master's degree in Social Work or related field, and active licensure or eligibility (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW). CPR and CPI certifications must be maintained. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• In process or licensed: PLPC, LPC, LMSW or LCSW.
• CPR and CPI certifications must be maintained.
• Mental health and substance abuse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Develop treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Deliver direct clinical services in a timely, quality-focused manner.
• Collaborate with in-house physicians and other staff to support patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Prioritization

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Licensed or in process: PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Licensed Therapist

The Licensed Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to include individual, family, and group extensive psychotherapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning to patients to further the patient's progress in treatment, according to Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System's mission, goals, and philosophy of care. Schedule: M-F 8am to 4:30pm.

Education

Must have a Master's degree in Social Work or related field. Must be in the process or have already obtained a license. Must have one of the following: PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW. Must maintain certifications in CPR and CPI while employed.

Work Experience

Experience working in the mental health and substance abuse field preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Willingness and ability to work with a dually diagnosed patient population. Should be computer literate. Completes assignments accurately, in a timely manner and within procedural guidelines. Organizes and prioritizes work.

Interpersonal Skills

Must possess good interpersonal skills to develop rapport with patients, their family members, and referral sources. Must be able to work cooperatively with in-house physicians, and administrative, clinical and support staff members. Displays self-direction by actually seeking solutions to problems. Seeks out and offers new ideas for improving processes. Deals constructively with stress.

General Performance Criteria

Displays willingness to help others. Uses appropriate customer etiquette, e.g., telephone, conversation, demeanor, etc. Takes directions well, accepts constructive criticism and responds accordingly. Respects customer's co-worker's and organization's confidentiality. Follow policies/procedures such as appearance, dress, safety, appropriate patient/staff interactions, etc. Works positively with both internal and external customers.

Travel Requirements

None

Provides direct clinical services in accordance with accepted standards of licensing and certification boards in a timely fashion and as outlined in Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System's mission, The Joint Commission standards, and Performance Improvement monitors.