Program Therapist - Women's Trauma

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna•Smyrna, GA

4d•$47,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM THERAPIST for WOMEN'S TRAUMA ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)! We are seeking experienced, professional therapists interested in serving the following program: Women's Trauma Groups. Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? The Program Therapist for Women's Trauma 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. Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

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.