Therapist/Social Worker

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Therapist or Social Worker at a leading psychiatric hospital. This role offers the chance to provide critical care to patients facing mental health challenges, including conducting group and individual therapy sessions. With a focus on professional development, you'll benefit from comprehensive training and support while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Enjoy a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, and a suite of benefits designed to foster your growth and well-being in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• 1-2 years experience with comparable patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group psychotherapy to patients with mental health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain documentation and participate in treatment team meetings.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Group Therapy

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

Master's in Social Work

Bachelor's in Social Work

Job description

Park Royal Hospital
9241 Park Royal Drive
Ft. Myers, FL 33908, USA

Description

Come join our team as a Therapist or Social Worker at Park Royal Hospital! As part of our team, you will benefit from detailed training, ongoing support, and continued opportunities to develop new skills and move forward in your chosen profession. You'll also know that you are playing a vital role in an organization that is providing an essential service.

Park Royal Hospital is a private free-standing 114-bed psychiatric hospital that provides life-changing care for adults 18 years and older and senior adults. Inpatient and outpatient treatment are provided for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses as well as co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:

• Growth Opportunities second to none in the industry
• Competitive hourly rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are excited to offer a$5,000 sign-on bonus for licensed therapists and social workers. If you're looking to grow your career in an organization that prioritizes professional development and excellence in patient care, look no further.

In this role, you will provide group psychotherapy to patients diagnosed with a mental health or co-occurring disorder, including individual and family sessions as appropriate. We are looking for someone who has experience with the Geriatric population. You will maintain an assigned caseload, evaluate and assess individual needs, prepare treatment plans, provide case management, discharge planning and after-care planning to meet patients' needs. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to conduct dynamic group sessions both onsite and virtually, Monday through Friday, while making a profound impact on our patients' lives. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent documentation, participating in treatment team meetings and collaborating with other members of our staff to facilitate appropriate patient services.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial treatment plan
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan
• 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR THERAPISTS :

• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS :

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
• One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
• 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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Novice

Communication

Novice

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Flexibility

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Experience

Required

1-2 years:

1-2 years:

One to two years’ experience working with comparable patient population.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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