THERAPIST - LCSW or LPC - OUTPATIENT

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St.-Bernards-Healthcare in Arkansas seeks an experienced mental health professional to provide individual, group, family, and marital therapy for adults and adolescents at our outpatient program. You will develop and implement outpatient treatment plans, including assessment, diagnosis, and goals, with focus on substance use and co-occurring issues.

A strong licensed credential and solid crisis response skills are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field and active LCSW or LPC in Arkansas.
• Minimum three years counseling/psychotherapy experience with adults/adolescents.
• Experience with substance abuse/chemical dependency preferred.
• Strong communication skills and crisis intervention knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, family, and marital therapy to patients.
• Create and implement outpatient treatment plans including assessment, diagnosis, problems/needs identified, and treatment goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Standards of practice

Adults/adolescents therapy

Education

Master's degree in mental health field

LCSW or LPC licensure in Arkansas

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Masters degree in a mental health related field. Current LCSW or LPC licensure in the State of Arkansas.

Experience

A minimum of three years in counseling or psychotherapy with adults and/or adolescents preferred. A minimum of one year experience working with adults with substance abuse or chemical dependency issues. Knowledge regarding standards of practice, crisis intervention, and assessment. Effective communication skills, able to work with the public well.

Physical

Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Frequent sitting and walking. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 20 pounds.

JOB SUMMARY

• Provide individual, group, family, and marital therapy to patients. Provide individual, group, family, and marital therapy to patients. Responsible for the creation and implementation of outpatient treatment plans which will include: Assessment; Diagnosis; Problems/need identified; and, Treatment plan, goals and objectives.