Outpatient Therapist- Acute

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place is seeking a Therapist I to be a part of a multidisciplinary team providing clinical services to patients and families. The role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, offering individual and group therapy, and implementing treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, and have at least one year of experience. A comprehensive benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant field required.
• At least one year of experience as a therapist.
• Ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on assessments.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as needed.
• Ensure structured and appropriate post-hospitalization care plans.

Skills

Clinical interviewing and assessment

Therapeutic social work services

Skill in assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology

Job description

About the Job

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Therapist I is a part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients and their families with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, group and family therapy for patients; facilitating psycho-educational training, family meetings, discharge planning; assisting in program development; developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans; and providing linkage to outside resources.

Roles and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Conducts a psychosocial assessment and develops an initial discharge plan.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patient based on assessment and coordinates any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Conducts individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning conferences. Presents appropriate patient information to the treatment team. Recommends effective treatment interventions.
• Maintains a caseload as assigned.
• Develops and implements special patient groups or program modules.
• Timely prepares progress notes and treatment updates in the medical record. Maintains all clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Ensures each assigned patient has a structured and clinically appropriate post hospitalization care plan. Acts as Liaison to referral sources and support of continuation of care.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients and families in acute distress.
• Provides introduction and initial coordination of wide range of community resources: financial, housing, legal, social/recreational, occupational, spiritual and support groups.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology required.
• Requires at least one year of experience as a therapist with all age groups.
• Clinical interviewing and assessment using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic social work services in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Skill in assessment, considerable knowledge of social work principles and practice, social health and welfare programs and government eligibility for these programs; ability to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Benefits

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.