DBT Primary Therapist Inpatient Adult Unit - Willowbrooke (Days)

Tanner Health • Villa Rica, GA

6d

About The Position

Provides treatment to adolescent and adult patients using the DBT model of therapy. 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 extent of contacts. The therapist uses clinical individuality while working effectively with the entire team. Prior DBT training is not required, but the therapist must agree to adhere to the DBT fidelity model of treatment with clients.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling or a related field and license eligibility; must obtain a license within 18 months of the job date.
• Substance abuse counselors must have a bachelor's degree and certification equal to a CAC-1.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification; employees must obtain initial CPR and Level II SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to concentrate in high-traffic areas and manage crises involving potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional composure.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to meet deadlines; assessment and intervention skills; time management and sound organizational 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 ability to overcome denial and resistance to treatment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide DBT-model treatment to adolescent and adult patients.
• Conduct group therapy, individual sessions, family or couples therapy, family contact, and legal contact as determined by the treatment team.
• Use clinical judgment while working effectively with the treatment team.
• 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 with a master's degree and no license.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time