PRN Therapist & Social Service Coordinator - Inpatient

Acadia Healthcare; Boyce (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwood Children’s Behavioral Healthcare, part of Acadia Healthcare, in the Pittsburgh area seeks a PRN/Per Diem Therapist/Social Service Coordinator to support the Acute Inpatient program for children and adolescents. This role requires providing psychotherapy, conducting assessments, and coordinating services within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, have licensure eligibility or current licensure, and possess CPR/de-escalation

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.
• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques to individuals and families to treat emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as part of the treatment plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning and coordinate needed services.
• Maintain therapy documentation per facility standards.
• Maintain a caseload and participate in treatment team meetings.
• May work in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
• May perform case management or aftercare planning.
• Demonstrate empathy and professionalism; address patient complaints with safety in mind.

Education

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

Job description

Southwood Children’s Behavioral Healthcare, part of Acadia Healthcare, in the Pittsburgh area seeks a PRN/Per Diem Therapist/Social Service Coordinator to support the Acute Inpatient program for children and adolescents. This role requires providing psychotherapy, conducting assessments, and coordinating services within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, have licensure eligibility or current licensure, and possess CPR/de-escalation