Lead Therapist - Outpatient ( with TN Licensure)

Summit BHC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks a Therapist I to join its outpatient team. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy.

This role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, crisis intervention, and linkage to community resources. A Master's degree is required and licensure eligibility is preferred; one year of clinical experience is desired.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in social work, counseling, or psychology.
• At least one year of experience as a therapist with all age groups.
• Licensure eligibility for state or national licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients based on assessment.
• Provide individual, group or family therapy as part of the treatment plan.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and progress notes in the medical record.
• Coordinate with referral sources and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• May perform case management and discharge planning as required.

Skills

Clinical interviewing

Assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology

Job description

## Therapist - OutpatientApplylocations: Creekside Behavioral Healthtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR124996Therapist - Outpatient | Creekside Behavioral Health | Knoxville, Tennessee**About the Job:**PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Therapist I is a part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients and their families with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, group and family therapy for patients; facilitating psycho-educational training, family meetings, discharge planning; assisting in program development; developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans; and providing linkage to outside resources.**Roles and Responsibilities:****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Conducts a psychosocial assessment and develops an initial discharge plan.* Develops and implements treatment plans for patient based on assessment and coordinates any additional services needed, revising as necessary.* Conducts individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.* Applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.* Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning conferences. Presents appropriate patient information to the treatment team. Recommends effective treatment interventions.* Maintains a caseload as assigned.* Develops and implements special patient groups or program modules.* Timely prepares progress notes and treatment updates in the medical record. Maintains all clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards.* Ensures each assigned patient has a structured and clinically appropriate post hospitalization care plan. Acts as Liaison to referral sources and support of continuation of care.* Provides crisis intervention to patients and families in acute distress.* Provides introduction and initial coordination of wide range of community resources: financial, housing, legal, social/recreational, occupational, spiritual and support groups.* May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology required.* Requires at least one year of experience as a therapist with all age groups.* Clinical interviewing and assessment using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.* Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic social work services in a multidisciplinary setting.* Skill in assessment, considerable knowledge of social work principles and practice, social health and welfare programs and government eligibility for these programs; ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.**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 and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).* First aid may be required based on state or facility.**SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:**This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Creekside Behavioral Health?Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Creekside Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.