Adolescent Therapist - 12p-8:30p

Acadia Healthcare • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

This position is for Maple Heights' Indianapolis location, Connections, located at 5680 Caito Dr., Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46226. This position is Monday - Friday from 12p to 8:30p. We are proud of our competitive benefits offering: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance 401K with employer match PTO and Sick Time EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financial assistance; life event preparation and more!

Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• Six or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
• 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.

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 patient 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 program or facilities are needed.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• PTO and Sick Time
• EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financial assistance; life event preparation and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level