LEAD THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Holly Hill Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking a Lead Therapist to join their dedicated Clinical Services team. This role is pivotal in providing psychotherapeutic services and discharge planning to diverse patient populations. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care and support their journey towards wellness. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and addiction, this opportunity offers a dynamic and supportive environment to thrive and grow in your career. Join a team that values compassion, expertise, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Services required, with LCSW, LCMHC, LPA or LMFT licensure.
• 2+ years of experience in mental health, preferably in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic services and discharge planning for patients and families.
• Assist in training and supervising master's interns.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Discharge Planning

Crisis Management

Assessment Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Building

Knowledge of Cognitive Behavior Theory

Knowledge of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Knowledge of Milieu Management

Education

Master's degree in Human Services

Tools

CPI Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Holly Hill Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and mental health services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Holly Hill Hospital has been equipping patients with the skills needed to return to their communities healthier and happier for nearly 40 years. Building on that solid history, we are here to help you or your loved one get back on the path to wellness. Our staff of clinicians has many years of experience in the fields of mental health and addiction, providing support to patients, their families, and the community at large. At both our children’s and adult campus, our treatment model provides all of our patients with the coping skills they need to thrive.

The Lead Therapist is a part of the Clinical Services team and is responsible for providing psychotherapeutic and discharge planning services to all patient populations and their families.

POSITION SUMMARY :

• Provides quality psychotherapeutic and discharge planning services to all patient populations and their families.
• Provides assessment, group treatment, family work, and discharge planning.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy.
• Assists with collecting and compiling data for quality assurance.
• Assists with training and orienting needs of new hires.
• Assists with training and supervising master's interns.

Qualifications

Education / Training :

Master's degree in Human Service field (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, etc.)

Licensure / Certification :

• LCSW, LCMHC, LPA or LMFT (or active provisional license)
• CPI Certification (obtained upon hire)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Experience :

At least 2 years' experience in the mental health field. Hospital experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Knowledge of short-term/acute care stabilization mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• Facilitation skills for leading process and skills groups.
• Knowledge of cognitive behavior theory, dialectical behavior therapy, and systems theory.
• Assessment skills for building rapport and evaluating mental illness and substance use in children, adolescents, and adult populations.
• Case Management skills to include arranging aftercare appointments and security group home, ALF, SNF placements.
• Skills in preparing and monitoring appropriate medical record documentation.
• Organizational, time management, problem-solving, crisis management, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, and calm.
• Knowledge of developmental psychology and needs of various populations.
• Able to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Knowledge of milieu management.
• Knowledge of appropriate assessments, diagnoses, and interventions with patients.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with patients, patient's family members, staff, and community personnel.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Professional verbal and written skills for communicating the patient status and treatment needs to employees of the hospital, payers, families, professionals, paraprofessionals, and members of the patient's community.

Physical Requirements :

Requires sufficient body mobility to accomplish essential functions. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel with ease. Requires walking and standing often. Requires frequently speaking on the telephone. Able to write legibly and grammatically to convey patient behavior and information in the patient chart. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Communicating fluently and effectively both verbally and in writing in English. Ability to perform CPI techniques. Ability to appropriately interact with all program staff, patients, visitors, attending physicians, and other department representatives.

Employees may be required to :

• Work first or second shift or any day of the week.
• Travel by car and/or air.

Pay Transparency :

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.