PRN Inpatient Therapist

Acadia•Mesa, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Inpatient Therapist diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders, including cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders. The role delivers psychotherapy to individuals and families and may provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The therapist assesses patients, develops treatment and discharge plans, coordinates services, and documents care in accordance with facility and professional standards. The therapist also collaborates with the treatment team, supports patient safety, and may contribute to staff training and therapeutic activities.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field.
Four or more years of experience as a therapist.
Two or more years of experience with the specific population served by the facility.
State or national licensure for professional therapy providers.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy according to the patient's treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as necessary.
Document therapy services provided to each patient in accordance with facility and professional standards.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services consistent with the patient's treatment plan.
Provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting, as applicable.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to the treatment plan.
May educate and train staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
Evaluate patients' needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist with training new clinical staff and interns.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, recognizing patient safety as a priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.