Outpatient PRN Therapist 2 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Acadia•Riverdale, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral. Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders. This role may provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting and may assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention. The position requires maintaining documentation of therapy services, a caseload as assigned, and participation in treatment team meetings. The therapist must demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints, and recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Requirements

State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
Two or more years’ experience as a therapist.
One or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the patient's treatment plan.
Provide initial treatment planning for patients based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
Maintain a caseload as assigned.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patients and their families.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.