PRN Therapist: Individual & Family Therapy

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a licensed therapist to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders in Fort Smith, AR. The role involves delivering individual, group, or family therapy in inpatient or outpatient settings and coordinating care per the treatment plan.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop discharge plans, maintain comprehensive documentation and participate in multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.

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 for treating diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient and coordinate required services.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services according to facility standards.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services.
• May provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning as per treatment plan.
• May assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers; prioritize patient safety.

Education

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

Job description

Acadia Healthcare seeks a licensed therapist to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders in Fort Smith, AR. The role involves delivering individual, group, or family therapy in inpatient or outpatient settings and coordinating care per the treatment plan.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop discharge plans, maintain comprehensive documentation and participate in multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.