PRN Therapist - Social Service Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwood Children’s Behavioral Healthcare provides mental health treatment programs for children and adolescents ages 3–21. The facility in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced PRN/Per Diem Therapist/Social Service Coordinator for its acute inpatient program. Patient-facing staff must be at least 21 years old. The facility is not on a public transportation route. The role assesses, diagnoses, and provides clinical services to people with behavioral health disorders. Services may be delivered in inpatient or outpatient settings and may include therapy, case management, and discharge or aftercare planning. The position maintains assigned caseloads and clinical documentation, coordinates care with the treatment team, and prioritizes patient safety and responsive, professional service.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Human Services field.
At least one year of experience working with a comparable patient population.
Required state or national licensure for professional therapy providers, or eligibility for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
At least 21 years of age for patient-facing work.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Conduct individual, group, or family sessions as appropriate to patient treatment plans.
Provide initial treatment planning based on assessment, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Document therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising documentation as required.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services consistent with the patient’s treatment plan.
Provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting as applicable.
Perform case management, discharge planning, or aftercare planning as needed.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints.
Prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.