Mental Health Therapist - Inpatient, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a skilled professional to deliver psychiatric and chemical dependency counseling at the Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health. This role requires a Master’s degree and relevant licensure, alongside strong communication skills and a flexible mindset. You will play a critical role in supporting patients in a clinical setting, ensuring their mental health needs are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a clinical setting.
• Required licensure such as LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, or LPC.
• BLS certification required within the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and chemical dependency counseling services.
• Listen and respond to patients' needs.
• Collaborate with team members for effective patient care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility to intervene

Problem-solving

Knowledge of therapeutic interventions

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Provide Psychiatric and/or Chemical Dependency counseling services to the patients admitted to Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health inpatient units.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Master's degree required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a clinical setting, either inpatient or outpatient / partial hospital setting addressing both psychiatric and chemical dependency issues with clients.
• A minimum of two years of supervised experience in psychiatric setting or addictive disease treatment setting, or minimum of three years of continuous active recovery in twelve step program.
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written format.
• Flexibility to intervene on a moment's notice.
• Ability to problem-solve and seek assistance from team members when necessary.
• Knowledgeable in innovative therapeutic interventions for the population served.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

• Professional certification and/or licensure as LCSW; LMSW; LMFT; LPC or actively pursuing such certification and/or licensure with projected completion within 2.5 years of hire required.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
• CPI certification within the first 90 days of employment required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, family, internal and external partners needs
Basic computer skills
Good working knowledge of community resources for psychiatry, psychotherapy, and mutual support groups in local and surrounding area