Licensed Therapist (Inpatient)

UHS•New Orleans, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

River Oaks Hospital, a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents, and children located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic and talented licensed Social Worker/Therapist - Full Time. This facility has a tradition of excellence in treating acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma-based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders. The Therapist will provide individual, family, and group therapy to meet caseload requirements, develop and write admission assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within established time frames and formats. The role also involves acting as a liaison with families, outside agencies, and referral sources, and performing duties in accordance with CMS Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health field required.
Must have a current certification or licensure by the State of Louisiana (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or under supervision pursuing licensure for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
Good clinical skills to assess dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the context of the overall treatment plan.
Good analytical ability to evaluate information reported by all members of the treatment team and revise treatment strategies accordingly.
Communication and teamwork abilities to support the clinicians, nurses and utilization review colleagues working with the population.
Working knowledge of how to identify appropriate referral resources within the community.
Organizational skills to engage in case management, including discharge planning.

Nice To Haves

Two years post graduate work experience in mental health or related field preferred.
Two years direct practice experience and/or clinical (graduate, continuing ed., etc.) training specific to individual, family and group therapy (if specialized issues group, training must be specific to issue).

Responsibilities

Provides individual, family, and group therapy to meet caseload requirements.
Develops and writes admission assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within established time frames and formats.
Acts as a liaison with families, outside agencies, and referral sources.
Assesses, designs, structures, and implements therapy services to best meet the needs of patients and families.
Performs duties in accordance with the CMS Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.
Assesses dynamics accurately and develops effective treatment strategies within the context of the overall treatment plan.
Evaluates information reported by all members of the treatment team and revises treatment strategies accordingly.
Supports clinicians, nurses, and utilization review colleagues working with the population.
Identifies appropriate referral resources within the community.
Engages in case management, including discharge planning.