Program Therapist - Outpatient Services - Evenings and Float

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna•Smyrna, GA

20h•$47,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, completing specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field preferred. MSW, APC, LPC, and LCSW are preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and clinical solid assessment skills preferred.
CPR/First Aid and CPI Training.
May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and support groups.
Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain professional development in personnel files.
Conduct individual/couples/family counseling on scheduled timetables.
Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations (i.e., child abuse, dependent adult abuse, psychiatric commitment).
As requested, represent the facility at legal hearings, promptly submit paperwork for legal holds, and liaise with the conservator’s office.
Assess and identify the psychosocial, educational, developmental, and behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established case-finding mechanisms.
Demonstrate knowledge of biopsychosocial factors and DSM-IV related to the ages of the patients served and incorporate the knowledge base into the treatment plan.
Assigns and directs other personnel to implement the nursing care plans and verifies this care through direct observation and chart review.

Benefits

401(k) + matching
Health insurance
100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
Vision insurance
Dental Insurance
100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Cafeteria on site
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking
Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations