LPC/MSW PRN Weekends

Shorewood Behavioral Health•Madison, WI

About The Position

The LPC/MSW diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders, including cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders. The role applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to individuals and families and may provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings. The position is PRN and scheduled for weekends; differentials are available.

Requirements

State or national licensure for professional therapy providers is required.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.
Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another recognized therapeutic field is required.
Two or more years of experience as a therapist are required.
At least one year of experience with the specific population served by the facility is required.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions when treating individuals and families with diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Conduct individual, group, or family sessions as appropriate to the patient’s treatment plan.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as necessary.
Document therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising documentation as needed.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services consistent with the patient’s treatment plan.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to the treatment plan.
May educate and train staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, prioritizing patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.