Inpatient Therapist - PRN (Days / Weekends)

Acadia Healthcare; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital in Missouri is seeking an Inpatient Therapist for PRN roles (Days/Weekends). A Master’s degree is required, and licensure is not mandatory.

The role offers an hourly rate of $25.43–$31.27 and involves providing psychotherapy to adults and seniors across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and delivering individual, group or family therapy while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with the care

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions for individuals and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Provide individual, group or family therapy sessions as appropriate.
• Prepare initial treatment plans and coordinate needed services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of therapy services per standards.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Possibly provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings and assist with aftercare planning.
• Demonstrate professional, empathetic care and address patient safety concerns.

Skills

Psychotherapy techniques

Caseload management

Documentation & record-keeping

Team collaboration

Empathy and client focus

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Inpatient Therapist - PRN (Days/Weekends)

Licensure not required — Master’s-level candidates are encouraged to apply!

Hourly Rate: $25.43 – $31.27

CenterPointe Hospital is a private, freestanding 150-bed psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing life-changing care for adults and seniors. We offer both inpatient and outpatient services to support individuals facing a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges.

Our approach is rooted in the belief that with the right combination of medical care, therapy, and education, people can better understand their symptoms and build skills to manage daily life with confidence.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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