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Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D

Disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Masters level Inpatient Therapist to join its 94-bed psychiatric and addiction treatment center. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis and delivery of clinical services to adolescents (12+) and older adults within inpatient and possibly outpatient settings.

This full-time position offers a Sunday-Thursday schedule (8:00am–4:30pm EST) with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide individual, group or family therapy as part of the treatment plan.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services and caseload per standards.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to coordinate services.
• Deliver services in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude and prioritize patient safety.

Job description

Join our team as a Masters level Inpatient Therapist! Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12+ and older adults. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth, this position is perfect for you!

Schedule: FT Days- Sunday-Thursday (8:00am-4:30pm EST)

Erlanger Hospital offers an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members. Current offerings encompass:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Purpose Statement

Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders

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.

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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