Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (PRN)

Summit BHC; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, TN, is hiring a PRN Therapist - Outpatient to join a multidisciplinary team under supervision. The role includes psychosocial assessments, individual/family/group therapy, psychoeducational training, and discharge planning, with emphasis on evidence-supported treatment modalities and timely documentation.

The Associate Therapist provides crisis intervention when needed, participates in treatment planning meetings, and coordinates post-hospitalization

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services or mental health services or closely related field required.
• No professional work experience required.
• Cannot practice independently, requires a minimum of weekly supervision oversight for all areas of clinical training practice in alignment with state standards.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Under clinical supervision, participates in patient treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group, individual or family sessions and provides evidence-supported treatment modalities.
• Completes sessions as scheduled and documents as required.
• Under supervision, provides patient and family education relative to psychiatric and/or substance use problems.
• Under supervision, conducts a psychosocial assessment focused on identification of key psychosocial components, incorporating patient involvement in development of plan of care.
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner, including co-signature of assigned supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed, and obtains consultation and supervision as appropriate.
• Plans for and completed required documentation of post-hospitalization aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning conferences. Presents appropriate patient information to the treatment team.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Education

Master’s degree in social services or mental health services

Job description

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, TN, is hiring a PRN Therapist - Outpatient to join a multidisciplinary team under supervision. The role includes psychosocial assessments, individual/family/group therapy, psychoeducational training, and discharge planning, with emphasis on evidence-supported treatment modalities and timely documentation.

The Associate Therapist provides crisis intervention when needed, participates in treatment planning meetings, and coordinates post-hospitalization