Clinical Therapist -PRN

Acadia•Detroit, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our inpatient treatment team and play a vital role in helping individuals heal, and move forward during critical moments of care. StoneCrest Center is Detroit's leading behavioral health hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adults, adolescents and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related therapeutic field
LLMSW or LMSW
LLPC or LPC
Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population 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.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred if position is responsible for supervising staff.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based group therapy
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
Create, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Maintain a clinical caseload
Participate in treatment team meetings
Evaluate patient needs
Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
Through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required.
Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required.
Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required.
Lead the program/unit and coordinate the activities of other clinical or direct patient care staff, providing direction and clinical guidance, as required.
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.