PRN Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a licensed therapist to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. The role involves individual, group or family therapy, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination with a care team to support treatment plans.

The candidate will maintain documentation, manage a caseload, and may provide staff training on behavior management and crisis intervention. A Master’s degree and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist, with two+ years in the facility population.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Develop an initial psychosocial assessment and discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning and coordinate additional needed services.
• Maintain therapy documentation per facility and professional standards.
• Maintain a caseload and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Coordinate clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patients and families.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning as needed.
• May train staff on behavior management or crisis intervention.
• Demonstrate empathy and professionalism; address patient safety and complaints.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Professional attitude

Education

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

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

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 mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
• 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.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• 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 Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• 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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