Licensed Therapist- LADAC II required

Arbour SeniorCare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is seeking a Therapist to provide mental health services within a supportive team environment. The role encompasses assessments, therapy sessions for diverse populations, and collaboration with various departments. With competitive compensation and opportunities for growth, this position is ideal for dedicated professionals committed to improving lives through compassionate care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology required.
• Licensure required: TN LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPC-MHSP.
• Prior experience with psychiatric mental health populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical social work services including psychosocial assessments.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy.
• Manage commitments, discharge planning, and crisis interventions.

Skills

Case management

Crisis management

Group leadership

Family therapy theories

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Related Social Services field

Job description

Responsibilities

Lakeside Behavioral Health System offers a team-oriented and compassionate work environment. Our staff cite our team as their primary reason for working here, complemented by competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Founded in 1969, Lakeside is a leading provider of behavioral health and addiction services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest standalone psychiatric hospitals in the U.S., situated on a 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County. We serve children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors, providing treatment for bipolar disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental illnesses, and substance use disorders like alcoholism and drug addiction.

Job Summary:

The Therapist delivers clinical social work services aligned with Lakeside's philosophy and goals. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, individual, group, and family therapy, treatment planning, managing commitments, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and liaising with referral sources and hospital departments.

Benefits of this opportunity:

• A challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

Qualifications:

Job Specifications:

Candidates must demonstrate competency in the listed criteria, with flexibility for reassignment across units serving varied populations, including adults and dual diagnoses, in inpatient and partial hospital settings.

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, or a related Social Services field; licensure required.

Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric mental health populations, preferably outpatient.

Licensure/Certification: TN LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPC-MHSP required.

Knowledge: Case management, discharge planning, group leadership, age-specific development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theories and practices.

Supervision: Director of Social Services, Program Directors, Program Coordinators.