Therapist - PRN

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a licensed therapist to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders in Fort Smith, AR. The role involves delivering individual, group, or family therapy in inpatient or outpatient settings and coordinating care per the treatment plan.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop discharge plans, maintain comprehensive documentation and participate in multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.

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 for treating diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient and coordinate required services.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services according to facility standards.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services.
• May provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning as per treatment plan.
• May assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers; prioritize patient safety.

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field

Job description

Purpose Statement

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

Purpose Statement

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

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

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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