Therapist – Behavioral Health (Inpatient/Outpatient) with Equity

Acadia Healthcare; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity/stock-based incentives

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a full-time Therapist to assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for behavioral health disorders in a Northeast Florida setting.

The role entails delivering psychotherapy, conducting assessments, coordinating discharge plans, maintaining records, and collaborating with a treatment team to meet patient goals in either inpatient or outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling or related field

Job description

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a full-time Therapist to assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for behavioral health disorders in a Northeast Florida setting.

The role entails delivering psychotherapy, conducting assessments, coordinating discharge plans, maintaining records, and collaborating with a treatment team to meet patient goals in either inpatient or outpatient settings.