Therapist 1 - PRN/Weekend

Harboroaks; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend hours

PRN assignments

Job summary

Riverview Behavioral Health in Texarkana, AR is seeking a licensed mental health professional for PRN weekend service. The role involves assessing, diagnosing and delivering clinical services to individuals and families with behavioral health disorders.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services and licensure eligibility. A minimum of one year’s experience with similar patient populations is expected, with responsibilities including therapy

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 1+ years’ experience with comparable patient population.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions for individuals and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and initial discharge planning.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services and caseload.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Psychotherapy techniques

Empathy and communication

Family/individual counseling

Education

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

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders. This is a PRN/Weekend only posting.

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


• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.

Riverview is the premier psychiatric center in Texarkana, Arkansas, where children, adolescents, and adults can receive comprehensive inpatient help for the mental health challenges that have disrupted their lives. We are a 62-bed psychiatric hospital that is dedicated to providing high-quality care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 11-17) who are suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues.

Riverview Behavioral Health is part of the Acadia Healthcare system, a provider of addiction, behavioral and mental health treatment facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico.

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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