PHP Therapist

Acadia Healthcare•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The PHP Therapist diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders, including cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders. The role provides psychotherapy and related services to individuals and families, and may be based in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The therapist collaborates with the treatment team, coordinates additional services, and supports patient safety and resolution of patient concerns.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate to the patient’s treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Create initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Document therapy services for each patient in accordance with facility and professional standards, revising documentation as necessary.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services consistent with patient treatment plans.
Provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting as applicable.
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.
Evaluate patients’ needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are unmet; prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.