Program Therapist

Psychiatric Medical Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Psychiatric Medical Care's adolescent behavioral health outpatient program, Embrace U, seeks a Program Therapist. The role provides group, individual, and family therapy to patients aged 10-18 in an IOP/PHP setting in Collierville, TN.

Requirements include an MSW or related master's, state licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT), 2+ years of pediatric/adolescent psych experience, and CPR/BLS. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; salary $70,000-$75,000.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling field.
• Licensed in social work or counseling per state requirements (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.).
• CPR/BLS certification may be required.
• Two to three years of clinical experience with adolescent population.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services for adolescents using group, individual, and family therapy in an IOP/PHP setting.
• Work within a small, interdisciplinary team with focus on quality patient care.
• Document all completed services in compliance with standards and regulations.

Skills

Adolescent counseling

Group therapy

Case management

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's in Social Work

Master's in Counseling

Job description

Description

Come join Psychiatric Medical Care's adolescent behavioral health outpatient program, "Embrace U". Embrace U is a combined IOP and PHP treating patients ages 10-18.

• Location: Collierville, TN (onsite)
• Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
• Salary: $70,000-$75,000 based on experience and licensure
• Must have 2+ years of psych experience post Master's graduation. Must be licensed.

• The Program Therapist provides therapeutic services for patients utilizing group, individual, and family therapy sessions to adolescents in an intensive outpatient environment. They work within a small, interdisciplinary team with a focus on quality patient care and provision of services ordered by a physician. The Licensed Therapist documents all completed services in compliance with provided standards and regulations and is thorough with details and organization.

3 Cs:

• Care – Provide the best possible patient care
• Compliance – Ensure the program operates within all regulations
• Community – Become a wonderful addition to your local community

A. Care: All employees are expected to provide the best possible patient care.

1. Ensure accurate completion of the psychosocial assessment on each patient.
2. Ensure accurate completion of group psychotherapy notes for each patient.
3. Ensure accurate completion of treatment plans.
4. Demonstrate understanding of mental health assessment of child/adolescent population.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of adolescent counseling treatment, group therapy, and evidenced based practices.
6. Provide understanding of adolescent case management.
7. Ensure appropriate discharge plan is in place for each patient.

B. Compliance: Ensure the program operates within all regulations

1. Participate in outcome studies timelines, understanding of administration of the tests and when they are to be reported.
2. Participate in treatment team meetings with medical director.
3. Complete all notes in prescribed timeline.
4. Comply with all regulations.

C. Community: Become a wonderful addition to your local community.

1. Demonstrate understanding of community education definitions and activities.
2. Participate in customer service training as it relates to community integration.
3. Present EmbraceU to community as directed by Administrator.
4. Participate in cohesive team environment to ensure program success

Requirements

• Education: master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work or master’s degree in other counseling related field.
• Licensure: License in Social Work or Counseling as recognized by state. May include LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.
• Certification: Must meet any applicable state certification standards.CPR/BLS certification may be required based on site staffing needs, as at least one staff member onsite must maintain current CPR/BLS certification
• Experience: Two to three years of clinical experience with adolescent population preferred.