Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's CenterPointe Columbia is seeking a compassionate Therapist to provide behavioral health services, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans. You will deliver individual, group, and family therapy in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to support discharge and aftercare planning.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree and licensure with experience in similar populations, plus CPR and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population.
• 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 (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a 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, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• 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.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• 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.

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Therapist - CenterPointe Columbia

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapist to provide high-quality behavioral health services to individuals and families experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions in individual, group, and family settings. The Therapist will collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate care, support discharge and aftercare planning, and ensure all clinical documentation meets facility and professional standards. This position may serve patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings while maintaining an assigned caseload and prioritizing patient safety, recovery, and overall well-being. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

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 disorders.
• Conduct a 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, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• 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.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• 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 Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• 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 (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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