PRN Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Chattanooga seeks a PRN Inpatient Therapist to join our 94-bed treatment center, delivering compassionate behavioral health care to adolescents 12+ and adults.

The role emphasizes diagnostic assessment, individual/group/family therapy, discharge planning, and collaboration with a treatment team. Must hold a master's degree and be licensed or eligible; CPR/de-escalation certs required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to individuals and families for treating 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.
• Provide initial treatment planning 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.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Counseling

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a PRN Inpatient Therapist!

Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

Schedule: PRN Days

Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12+ and older adults. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth, this position is perfect for you!

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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