Primary Therapist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Hazard, KY

5h

About The Position

To perform evaluation, diagnostic care, treatment planning and therapy services to acutely ill adults presenting with mental illness, substance abuse, and/or developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Master's in social work, master's in counseling, master's in psychology Required
• LPCA Required
• LPCC Required
• CSW Required
• LCSW Required
• LPA Required
• PsyD Required
• PH. D Required
• Basic Life Support Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the area(s) of individual and/or group therapy, either through employment or Educational Practicum Experiences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessment using a Biopsychosocial Model
• Leading a treatment team to develop diagnoses and treatment planning in acutely mentally ill adults
• Will provide individual therapy services using a variety of treatment modalities, which could include, crisis planning, CBT, RET, behavioral modification, solution-focused therapy, and other brief psychiatric therapy models
• Will provide group therapy services, as well as family therapy as needed
• Will follow every aspect of the patient’s care including recommendations and referral for outpatient care following discharge
• Acts as a patient advocate in all aspects of care, participating in various meetings and conferences representing the best interest of the patient when the patient is unavailable
• Serve as a QMHP, with appropriate credentials, in obtaining involuntary treatment for patients requiring commitment by completing assessments and participating in court hearings
• Providing Psychological testing, with approved credentials, when requested
• Participate in research projects as needed related to advancement of mental health concerns
• Provide education regarding mental illness services, treatments and disease to both patients and families
• Will stay up to date on current research and treatment guidelines related to provision of care to the mentally ill
• Will be encouraged to participate in community outreach and education, working with community partners, such as NAMI, to decrease the stigma of mental illness in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees