Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Behavioral Health in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Therapist to deliver evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals and families, including assessments, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and discharge coordination. You will work with a multidisciplinary team in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in a related field and state or national licensure; CPR and de-escalation training; and at least two years of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a recognized therapeutic field is required.
• Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with relevant populations.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and treatment planning for individuals and families.
• Deliver individual, group, or family therapy per patient plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and after-care as part of treatment.
• Maintain accurate documentation according to standards and complete caseloads.

Skills

Psychotherapy techniques

Documentation

Discharge planning

Education

Master's degree (Psychology / Social Work / Counseling)

Job description

Overview

Therapist - Bronson Behavioral Health

Limited license or fully licensed strongly preferred!

Shift: Monday through Friday

We are looking to add a Therapist to our team at Bronson who will provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals and families through assessments, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and discharge coordination. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery while maintaining accurate documentation and a safe, patient-focused environment.

Up to $40 an hour dependent upon experience.

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 behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• 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 and revise as needed.
• 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 and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

• 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

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
• Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

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