PRN Therapist & Social Service Coordinator (Acute)

Acadia Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwood Children’s Behavioral Healthcare in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced PRN/Per Diem Therapist/Social Service Coordinator to support the Acute Inpatient program for children and adolescents.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, individual/group/family therapy, treatment planning, and collaboration with the treatment team. Requires a Master’s in a related field and licensure eligibility, plus CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide clinical services for children and adolescents with behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning and coordinate additional services; revise as needed.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services according to standards and revise as indicated.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned and participate in treatment teams.
• May provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings and perform case management/discharge planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude; address patient concerns and safety as a priority.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

First Aid Certification

Job description

Southwood Children’s Behavioral Healthcare in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced PRN/Per Diem Therapist/Social Service Coordinator to support the Acute Inpatient program for children and adolescents.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, individual/group/family therapy, treatment planning, and collaboration with the treatment team. Requires a Master’s in a related field and licensure eligibility, plus CPR certification.