Therapist 3 - Inpatient

Acadia Healthcare; Glenmaura (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking an Inpatient Therapist III to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders in a full-time role. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered, subject to terms.

The position entails individual, group or family therapy, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination of care. Licensure, CPR and de-escalation training are required, with documentation and teamwork emphasized across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field required.
• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two+ years’ experience with the facility's population required.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions for individuals and families.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Develop an initial discharge plan based on psychosocial assessment.
• Provide initial treatment planning and coordinate services as needed.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services per facility standards.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
• Coordinate clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and families.
• Evaluate patient needs and referrals to other programs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Inpatient Therapist III - Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

You will be eligible for a $2,500.00 sign-on bonus to accept full-time employment, subject to the following terms:

Payment Schedule

• $500.00 paid in the first full pay period following 90 days of continuous employment
• $500.00 paid after 6 months of continuous employment
• $1,500.00 paid after 1 year of continuous employment

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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