Licensed Therapist-Outpatient PRN
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute•Georgetown, TX
About The Position
Georgetown Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a Licensed Therapist to provide therapy and other support services to mental health patients in its outpatient department. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the clinician provides therapeutic group and individual services to adult, adolescent, or child patients under GBHI care for emotional or substance abuse problems. The role also includes developing treatment plans, contributing to discharge planning, preparing activities, and maintaining confidentiality. The position is PRN; benefits listed are for full-time 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: LMSW, LCSW, LPC-I, LPC, LMFT-A, or LMFT.
- At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare field, or a combination of education and experience.
- Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills.
- Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
- Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in mental health diagnosis and treatment.
- 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.
- 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, ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Psychiatric experience is preferred.
- Teaching or training skills are helpful.
- Understanding of, or ability to understand, DSM-5 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 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 coverage, company-paid disability, a 401(k), and paid time off.
