PRN Program Therapist

Psychiatric Medical Care, LLC; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health organization is looking for a Program Therapist to provide therapeutic services to adolescents in an intensive outpatient program. This role requires a master's degree in social work or counseling and licensure in the field. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of clinical experience with adolescents, focusing on high-quality patient care and program compliance. Competitive hourly rate of $40/hr offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school or equivalent in related field.
• Must hold a state license in Social Work or Counseling, such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Two to three years of clinical experience with the adolescent population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services including group, individual, and family therapy to adolescents.
• Document all services in compliance with standards and regulations.
• Ensure effective discharge planning for each patient.

Skills

Understanding of mental health assessment of child/adolescent population

Adolescent counseling treatment

Group therapy

Evidenced based practices

Adolescent case management

Community education activities

Education

Master’s degree in social work or 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: Mt Juliet, TN and Brentwood, TN (Must be able to commute to both locations)
• Hours: PRN as needed. Available Mon-Fri 8am-6:30pm.
• Salary: $40/hr
• Must have 2+ years of psych experience post Master's graduation. Must be licensed.

Job Summary

• 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.

3 Cs

• Care – Provide the best possible patient care
• Compliance – Ensure the program operates within all regulations
• Community – Become a wonderful addition to your local community

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 EmbraceU to community as directed by Administrator.
4. Participate in cohesive team environment to ensure program success

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.