Outpatient Therapist (Full-time)

Acadia Healthcare•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

As a Full-Time Outpatient Therapist at Greenleaf Behavioral Health, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. In this role, you’ll deliver therapeutic interventions, support treatment planning, and coordinate discharge needs while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary clinical team. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about mental health and dedicated to patient-centered care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related human services field
At least one year of experience with a comparable patient population
State or national licensure (or eligibility) for professional therapy providers
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training provided upon hire)
First Aid certification may be required, depending on state or facility

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
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.
May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
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.