Part-Time Therapist - (Every Other Weekend)

Acadia•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Therapist assesses, diagnoses, and provides clinical services for people with behavioral health disorders. The role uses psychotherapeutic techniques to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders and includes assessment, treatment planning, therapy, documentation, and coordination with the treatment team. Services may be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The position is part-time and scheduled every other weekend.

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 and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions when providing services to individuals and families to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Conduct individual, group, or family sessions as appropriate to each patient's treatment plan.
Create initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services as needed, and revise plans as necessary.
Document therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising documentation as indicated.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services consistent with patients’ treatment plans.
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.