PRN Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Fox Acres (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare, at Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a PRN Therapist to support crisis stabilization and therapeutic interventions for adults with mental health disorders.

The role involves conducting individual, group, or family therapy, developing treatment plans, and coordinating services to meet patient needs in an inpatient setting. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in a therapeutic field, licensure, and several years of therapist experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating 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.

Skills

Therapist experience

Psychotherapy techniques

Education

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

Job description

Overview

PRN Therapist

About the Role

Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that’s dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care in an inpatient setting. As an Inpatient Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients through crisis stabilization, therapeutic intervention, and recovery planning. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

About Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, not far from the Kentucky border, Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programming for adults of all genders who have been struggling with mental health disorders. Our facility in southwestern Ohio also serves adults who have a primary diagnosis of a mental health disorder and a co-occurring substance use disorder. Each person who receives care at Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital follows a personalized treatment plan that reflects their unique needs, with the goal of empowering them to achieve and maintain the highest level of functioning. All services at our center are provided by an interdisciplinary team of experienced professionals within a safe, structured, and highly supportive environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• LSW or LISW or LPC or LPCC

$28-30 an hour

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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