Licensed Full-Time Therapist - Days

Perimeter Healthcare•Kenner, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of New Orleans is a premier behavioral health hospital providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults over the age of 18. They offer comprehensive care designed for the individual and are located in Kenner, La. Perimeter Healthcare is a leading mental and behavioral health care provider across the country, delivering hope through comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. The company focuses on service excellence across several states and different care settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient counseling and therapies. This position is for a Licensed Full-Time Therapist who will be part of a professional team dedicated to providing service excellence and transforming the lives of people in the community.

Requirements

Level of knowledge acquired through the completion in social work (SW) from an accredited school of social work
Unrestricted licensure in social work required
At least one (1) year of related experience in a hospital setting
Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

LMSW or LPC
Psychiatric experience

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