Inpatient Therapist PRN Weekend

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • Desoto, TX

108d

About The Position

We are searching for a Licensed Clinician (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, LMFT-A) with experience in inpatient psychiatric services. Serving as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Clinician will provide therapeutic group and individual services to adult, adolescent or child patients under DBHH care for emotional or substance abuse problems.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology)
• Licenses: LPC, LMSW, LMFT or LMFT-A Required
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare field or combination education and experience required
• Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred
• Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment
• Basic PC skills including working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
• Flexibility; teaching or training skills helpful
• Understanding of, or ability to understand, DSMIIIR methodology
• Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy in a group and individual setting
• Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Demonstrates sound application of Cognitive Behavioral Theory and methodology
• Contributes effectively to discharge planning
• Plans and prepares for activities
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Performs related duties, as requested
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid disability
• 401(k)
• Generous amount of paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees