Licensed Therapist — Individual & Family Therapy

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Fort Smith, AR seeks a licensed mental health therapist to diagnose and treat emotional and behavioral disorders in inpatient or outpatient settings. The role includes individual, group or family therapy, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, managing a caseload, collaborating with the treatment team, and coordinating post-discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required; CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for treating diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services and caseload per facility standards.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to support patient treatment plans.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning as needed.
• May assist in training staff on behavior management or crisis intervention.
• May coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patient and families.

Skills

Therapy experience

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in psychology/social work/counseling

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Fort Smith, AR seeks a licensed mental health therapist to diagnose and treat emotional and behavioral disorders in inpatient or outpatient settings. The role includes individual, group or family therapy, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, managing a caseload, collaborating with the treatment team, and coordinating post-discharge planning.