Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, CSW, or PLPC)

Perimeter Healthcare•Forrest City, AR

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About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has an immediate opening for a licensed therapist. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness. We are offering hiring incentives! Ask about our sign on payments! Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #INDFC

Requirements

Education: Level of knowledge acquired through the completion in social work (SW) from an accredited school of social work. Unrestricted licensure in social work required. LMSW or LPC (preferred). Will consider CSW or PLPC with stipulations.
Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a hospital setting with psychiatric experience preferred
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment
Schedule: Seeking FT Monday-Friday with some weekend availability

Nice To Haves

LMSW or LPC (preferred)
Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a hospital setting with psychiatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

Psychosocial assessment of new patients; developing an update or detailed reassessment of the patient
Maintains contact with family and significant others in the patient's life when appropriate and provides patient and family education, support, and advocacy
Provides coordination and acts as liaison with community based social and mental health agencies
Facilitates discharge planning and conducts post discharge follow-up to assure that linkage of the patient with community resources has occurred reducing re-hospitalization
Facilitate groups with patients daily
Facilitates discharge planning and conducts post discharge follow-up to assure that linkage of the patient with community resources has occurred reducing re-hospitalization