Inpatient Child & Adolescent Therapist & Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Therapist/Social Service Coordinator to support our Acute Inpatient program. The role involves assessing and treating children and adolescents ages 3-21 with behavioral health challenges, delivering psychotherapy, and coordinating discharge plans.

Candidates will hold a master's degree in a relevant field, have licensure eligibility, and demonstrate strong collaboration with treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years experience working with comparable patient population required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Psychosocial assessment

Therapy sessions

Treatment planning

Case management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services

Job description

Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Therapist/Social Service Coordinator to support our Acute Inpatient program. The role involves assessing and treating children and adolescents ages 3-21 with behavioral health challenges, delivering psychotherapy, and coordinating discharge plans.

Candidates will hold a master's degree in a relevant field, have licensure eligibility, and demonstrate strong collaboration with treatment teams.