Associate Therapist- Acute

Summit BHC•The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, SC

5d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Therapist is an individual contributor on a multidisciplinary team who provides direct clinical services to patients and families under clinical supervision. The position provides individual, family, and group therapy; psychoeducational training; family meetings; psychosocial assessments; treatment planning and reviews; discharge and aftercare planning; case management; and linkage to outside resources. The role requires weekly supervision oversight and does not permit independent practice. This is a full-time, onsite day-shift position at The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place in Williamsburg, Virginia. Compensation is $30–$32 per hour. The facility provides CPR and de-escalation certification training after hire; first aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social services, mental health services, or a closely related field.
Eligible for entry-level licensure as a social worker or mental health counselor recognized by the state; licensure has not yet been obtained because supervised clinical experience is required or state rules permit unlicensed professional work.
CPR and de-escalation certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Weekly supervision oversight is required for all areas of clinical training practice, in alignment with state standards.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

No professional work experience is required.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Participate under clinical supervision in patient treatment planning and treatment-plan progress reviews.
Conduct assigned group, individual, or family sessions using evidence-supported treatment modalities; complete sessions as scheduled and document them as required.
Provide patient and family education related to psychiatric and/or substance-use problems.
Conduct psychosocial assessments that identify key psychosocial components and involve patients in developing their plan of care.
Complete clear, concise, and timely documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents, including the assigned supervisor’s co-signature.
Provide crisis intervention as needed, obtaining consultation and supervision as appropriate; communicate changes in patient condition promptly and effectively to treatment-team members.
Plan and complete required post-hospitalization aftercare documentation for assigned patients.
Provide case-management services to ensure individualized quality care.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment-planning conferences and present appropriate patient information to the treatment team.
Provide family meetings, discharge planning, and linkage to outside resources.