PRN Behavioral Health Therapist (In/Outpatient)

Acadia Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a licensed professional to assess, diagnose, and provide clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders. The role involves psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and delivering individual, group, or family therapy in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services and licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a licensed professional to assess, diagnose, and provide clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders. The role involves psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and delivering individual, group, or family therapy in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services and licensure eligibility.