DBT Primary Therapist Inpatient Adult Unit - Willowbrooke (Days)

Tanner Health • Villa Rica, GA

6d

About The Position

Provides treatment to adolescent and adult patients under the therapist’s care using the DBT model. Treatment may include group therapy, individual sessions, family or couples therapy, family contact, and legal contact. The treatment team determines the direction of treatment and the extent of contacts. The therapist is expected to use clinical individuality while working effectively with the full team. Prior DBT training is not required, but the therapist must agree to adhere to the DBT fidelity model of treatment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling or a related field; must be license eligible and obtain a license within 18 months of the job date.
• No prior work experience is required.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification and Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals certification are listed; initial CPR and Level II SCIPP certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to concentrate in high-traffic areas and manage crises, including potentially combative patients, while maintaining personal and emotional composure.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to meet deadlines; sound time-management and organizational skills.
• Assessment and intervention skills.
• Basic data-entry skills; basic computer skills are preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical terminology and the continuum of care.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV diagnostic criteria.
• Legible handwriting.
• Persuasive manner and skills in overcoming denial and resistance to treatment.
• Substance abuse counselors must have a bachelor’s degree and certification equal to CAC-1.

Nice To Haves

• Prior DBT training is not required.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide DBT-based treatment to adolescent and adult patients.
• Provide group therapy, individual sessions, family or couples therapy, family contact, and legal contact as directed by the treatment team.
• Work effectively with the treatment team while exercising clinical individuality.
• Adhere to the DBT fidelity model of treatment.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for external hires with LPC, LCSW, or LMFT credentials.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires with LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, or NCC credentials.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for external hires at the master’s level without a license.

What This Job Offers

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