Therapist- PRN Days

Acadia•Murfreesboro, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders. This role involves applying psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders in individuals and families. The therapist will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop initial discharge plans, and lead individual, group, or family sessions. They will also be responsible for initial treatment planning, coordinating additional services, and maintaining accurate documentation of therapy services provided. The position requires maintaining an assigned caseload, participating in treatment team meetings, and collaborating with other staff. Services may be provided in inpatient or outpatient settings, and may include case management, discharge, or aftercare planning. A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers is essential, along with a commitment to patient safety and resolving complaints.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.
Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
Maintain a caseload as assigned.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.