Therapist - Evening - Dallas

MEADOWS OF WICKENBURG INC • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Meadows Behavioral Health, we are a leader in the behavioral health industry, offering a range of specialized programs including residential, outpatient, and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders, utilizing state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with over 45 years in the field. We are looking for compassionate, innovative individuals passionate about making an impact and seeking career advancement within a supportive company where internal promotions are common. The Therapist assesses and facilitates care for assigned patients, participates in treatment and continuing care planning, and is responsible for case management. This role involves conducting individual, family, specialized, and group psychotherapy, sharing clinical information with the treatment team, promoting a therapeutic milieu, and providing patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner. On-call coverage may also be required.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field
• State licensed.
• If individual has a doctorate in Psychology they may function as a Therapist but must apply for a license as a Psychologist upon hire, keeping HR informed of progress.
• CPR & First Aid Certified.
• CPI Certified.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Driver Safety Training
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally and appropriately.
• Ability to effectively respond to customer requests.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, in a clinically accurate and professional manner.
• Ability to inform patients and families of clinical program policies.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years experience in behavioral health field preferred.
• Prefer experience working with specialty services (Trauma, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders) within a managed care environment.
• Prefer two years experience providing Family Therapy, EMDR, sex addiction or other trauma specialist if assigned to conduct specialized therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and facilitate care for assigned patients.
• Participate in treatment and continuing care planning.
• Conduct individual, family, specialized, and group psychotherapy.
• Share clinical information with the treatment team and other involved entities.
• Promote implementation of therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule.
• Provide patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner.
• Provide on-call coverage as requested.
• Meet with assigned patients to introduce self, orient to the therapist role, and explain treatment goals and/or expectations.
• Initiate contact with relevant family members and outpatient providers to develop and implement care plan and coordinate discharge planning.
• Document all activities related to assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy for assigned patients per program schedule.
• Document therapy sessions in the medical record per program requirements.
• Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise.
• Facilitate specialized interventions when needed.
• Provide specialized therapy services including, but not limited to, Family, Equine, Art, EMDR, and SE.
• Assist in compiling materials for group and/or educational/informational sessions.
• Support program schedule by conducting assigned components and maintaining group therapy/education schedule.
• Complete syllabus or lesson plan for didactic groups and document as required.
• Participate in program development and performance improvement measures in social services.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Communicate clinical concerns and treatment recommendations with the team.
• Actively participate in performance improvement activities per facility licensure and accreditation requirements.

Benefits

• We are a Drug Free Company.
• All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders.
• Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.
• Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
• Meadows Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process, please reach out to [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level