LPC/MSW PRN Weekends
Acadia Healthcare•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 to individuals and families and may provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings. It includes assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, discharge and after-care planning, and collaboration with the treatment team. Weekend PRN differentials are available.
Requirements
- State or national licensure for professional therapy providers.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
- A first-aid certification may be required depending on the state or facility.
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another recognized therapeutic field.
- Two or more years of experience as a therapist.
- At least one year of experience with the specific population served by the facility.
Responsibilities
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to individuals and families to treat 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 and revise documentation as needed.
- Maintain an assigned caseload.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services consistent with patients’ treatment plans.
- 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 complaints when patient needs are not met.
- Recognize and prioritize patient safety.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with an industry-leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays.
- Professional development and leadership training.
- Weekend differentials are available.
