PRN Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; La Place (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Alabama seeks an Inpatient Therapist to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. You will apply psychotherapeutic techniques, conduct individual or family therapy, and participate in treatment planning and discharge coordination to support patient progress.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, plus four+ years of therapy experience and state licensure. CPR/restraint training and first aid may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to individuals and families.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Provide initial treatment planning and coordinate services.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services as required.
• Maintain a caseload and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning with families.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Case management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Inpatient Therapist - 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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