Licensed Therapist - PRN
About The Position
Georgetown Behavioral Healthcare Institute is seeking a Licensed Clinician (LPC-I, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LMFT-A) for PRN work with experience in inpatient psychiatric services. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Clinician provides therapeutic group and individual services to adult, adolescent, or child patients experiencing emotional or substance abuse problems. The role includes developing and implementing treatment plans with the team, applying Cognitive Behavioral Theory and methodology, contributing to discharge planning, preparing activities, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and a qualifying license. Applicants must have at least two years of experience in a healthcare field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred. Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and physical, and provide positive employment references. The job may involve other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital. Full-time employees are eligible for the benefits listed in the posting; these benefits are not stated as applying to PRN employees.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology.
- One of the following licenses: LPC-I, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LMFT-A.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare field, or a combination of education and experience that meets the requirement.
- Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
- Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
- Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health.
- Knowledge of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.
- Basic PC skills, including Windows and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to type at least 30 words per minute.
- Excellent communication and listening skills, with a pleasant demeanor that encourages and engages others.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize, with strong time-management skills.
- Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and physical, and provide positive employment references.
- With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained periods, walk, pull, lift, raise, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; perform visual detection and assessment tasks; perceive sound with or without correction; and perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions.
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient psychiatric experience.
- Flexibility.
- Teaching or training skills.
- Understanding of, or ability to understand, DSMIIIR methodology.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy in group and individual settings.
- Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Apply Cognitive Behavioral Theory and methodology.
- Contribute effectively to discharge planning.
- Plan and prepare activities.
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.
Benefits
- Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid disability; 401(k); and a generous amount of paid time off.
