Adult Therapist (Full Therapist)

Pyramid Healthcare • Evans, GA

326d • $52,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services - psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. - that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Responsible for facilitating all clinical services for program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with clinical philosophy of program. Our ideal licensed candidate will enjoy the full time, benefits eligible position as a therapist at our Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient treatment programs serving adolescents (ages 10-18) who present with acute psychiatric illnesses and co-occurring disorders.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling
• Master's level licensure: (LMFT) Marriage and family therapy, (LCSW) social work, (LPC) professional counseling
• Associate level licensure is acceptable (LAPC, LMSW, or LAMFT)
• Preferred experience in within the mental health/ trauma, eating disorder, and substance use domains

Responsibilities

• Provide group therapy and group based psycho-education
• Provide individual therapy
• Conduct family sessions to review treatment plans and assess progress
• Conduct initial level of care assessments
• Assess thorough knowledge of mental illness and adolescents with an emphasis on co-occurring disorders treatment planning, intervention, documentation and the continuum of care
• Demonstrate ability to engage adolescent patients and care givers in comprehending the interplay that exists when adolescents present with co-occurring disorders and how to best treat such disorders
• Establish productive working relationships with patients, care-givers, colleagues and community based providers including school personnel, therapists, psychiatrists, primary care providers and others involved in the adolescent's life
• Assess risk and work with treatment team to determine level of care
• Utilize electronic medical records and maintain compliance with documentation
• Demonstrate clinical flexibility in managing crisis
• Ensure staff competence in areas of universal precautions, CPR, medication management, fire safety, patient abuse reporting, patient rights, age-related competencies, harassment free workplace practices and HIPAA protocols

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree