Inpatient Adolescent Therapist — Transform Teens’ Care

Northlake Behavioral Health System; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health System in Louisiana seeks an Adolescent Clinical Therapist for our inpatient program. You will provide individual and group therapy, complete assessments, and develop treatment plans to help teens stabilize and transition home or to the next level of care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field, a Louisiana license, and relevant adolescent behavioral health experience; BLS/CPI training will be provided during orientation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (Social Work, Counseling or related field)
• Louisiana professional clinical license (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW)
• BLS or CPI certification and orientation training provided

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy for adolescents
• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans
• Engage families and outside providers in treatment and discharge planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and programming
• Monitor for self-harm and safety concerns; use crisis de-escalation when needed
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and facility policies

Skills

Heart for adolescents

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Northlake Behavioral Health System in Louisiana seeks an Adolescent Clinical Therapist for our inpatient program. You will provide individual and group therapy, complete assessments, and develop treatment plans to help teens stabilize and transition home or to the next level of care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field, a Louisiana license, and relevant adolescent behavioral health experience; BLS/CPI training will be provided during orientation.