Outpatient Program Therapist

Psychiatric Medical Care, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to adolescent behavioral health. As a Program Therapist, you will provide essential therapeutic services in a supportive environment that values diversity and work-life balance. This role emphasizes patient care, compliance with regulations, and community engagement, ensuring that you make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals. With competitive benefits and a culture of kindness, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about mental health and community service.

Benefits

Practically Free Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Matching 401k

Furthering Education Assistance

Employee Rewards, Assistance, & Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of psych experience post Master's graduation.
• Must be licensed in Social Work or Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services for adolescents in an intensive outpatient environment.
• Ensure accurate completion of psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Group Therapy

Adolescent Counseling

Case Management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Job description

Description

Come join Psychiatric Medical Care's adolescent behavioral health outpatient program, "Embrace U". Embrace U is a combined IOP and PHP treating patients ages 10-18.

• Location: Chattanooga, TN onsite
• Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
• Salary: $70,000-$80,000 based on experience and licensure
• Must have 2+ years of psych experience post Master's graduation. Must be licensed.

Who we are: Psychiatric Medical Care is one of the country's largest Behavioral Health Management companies. Why work with PMC? Because PMC works for you. At PMC, we strive to maintain a culture of kindness and accountability. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and provide team member support. We encourage everyone at PMC to have a healthy work-life balance and bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Competitive Benefits:

• Practically Free Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. Medical as Low As $20/Month
• Matching 401k
• Furthering Education Assistance
• Employee Rewards, Assistance, & Referral Bonus Program

As Embrace U's Outpatient Program Therapist, your focus will be on the 3Cs; Care, Community and Compliance.

A. Care: All employees are expected to provide the best possible patient care.

1. Ensure accurate completion of the psychosocial assessment on each patient.
2. Ensure accurate completion of group psychotherapy notes for each patient.
3. Ensure accurate completion of treatment plans.
4. Demonstrate understanding of mental health assessment of child/adolescent population.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of adolescent counseling treatment, group therapy, and evidenced based practices.
6. Provide understanding of adolescent case management.
7. Ensure appropriate discharge plan is in place for each patient.

B. Compliance: Ensure the program operates within all regulations

1. Participate in outcome studies timelines, understanding of administration of the tests and when they are to be reported.
2. Participate in treatment team meetings with medical director.
3. Complete all notes in prescribed timeline.
4. Comply with all regulations.

C. Community: Become a wonderful addition to your local community.

1. Demonstrate understanding of community education definitions and activities.
2. Participate in customer service training as it relates to community integration.
3. Present Embrace U to community as directed by Administrator.
4. Participate in cohesive team environment to ensure program success.

The Program Therapist provides therapeutic services for patients utilizing group, individual, and family therapy sessions to adolescents in an intensive outpatient environment. They work within a small, interdisciplinary team with a focus on quality patient care and provision of services ordered by a physician. The Licensed Therapist documents all completed services in compliance with provided standards and regulations and is thorough with details and organization.

Requirements

• Education: master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work or master’s degree in other counseling related field.
• Licensure: License in Social Work or Counseling as recognized by state. May include LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.
• Certification: Must meet any applicable state certification standards.
• Experience: Two to three years of clinical experience with adolescent population preferred.