Therapist

Little Creek Behavioral Health; Caney (AR); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Acadia Healthcare seeks a licensed mental health professional to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. The role includes individual, group, or family therapy, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordinating services as part of comprehensive treatment.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling and have at least four years of therapy experience, including work with the facility’s population. State licensure is required.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver psychotherapy to individuals and families to treat diagnosed mental health disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as part of the treatment plan.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and create discharge plans.
• Develop initial treatment plans and coordinate services as needed.
• Maintain therapy documentation according to standards.
• Manage a caseload and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
• Assist in training staff on behavior management and crisis intervention.

Conocimientos

Counseling skills

Therapy techniques

Educación

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

Descripción del empleo

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

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 mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• 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, revising as necessary.
• 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, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• Evaluate patient’s need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• 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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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.

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