Therapist I: Transform Lives Through Behavioral Care

Acadia Healthcare; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a licensed mental health professional to assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders. The role requires a master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or human services and 1+ year of relevant experience.

You will apply psychotherapy techniques, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop discharge plans while maintaining accurate documentation and patient safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for treating 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

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a licensed mental health professional to assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders. The role requires a master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or human services and 1+ year of relevant experience.

You will apply psychotherapy techniques, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop discharge plans while maintaining accurate documentation and patient safety.