Therapist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Sevierville, TN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Smoky Mountain Lodge at Pasadena Villa is a residential psychiatric treatment center in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Our compassionate, dedicated staff fosters an environment of healing. By providing treatment for the full spectrum of mental health disorders, we ensure that clients are well prepared for life after treatment. How You Will Contribute: Therapists are responsible for providing therapy sessions for families, individuals, and groups. The Therapist is responsible for assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, and for developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries. The Therapist acts as the residents’ and families’ primary contact during the resident’s stay within the program as well as their advocate with the treatment team. The Therapist is also a liaison with referral sources. outside agencies, and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family.

Requirements

Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or other related field and be actively pursuing licensure in the state of TN. A-LPC/MHSP, LPC/MHSP, LMSW, LCSW, AMFT, or LMFT required. Must be enrolled in supervision if associate's level.
Minimum of two years’ experience working with an emotionally dysregulated population which preferably would include young adults and adults in the mental health or education fields.
Must have knowledge of human development over the life span.
Requires valid State Driver’s License and current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of residents, determining appropriate interventions, and conducting therapy in accordance with these needs.
Conducts individual therapy sessions for each resident on caseload at least one (1) time per week as part of the therapeutic process.
Conducts specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience.
Supervises or co-leads groups with staff or interns when appropriate.
Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual residents.
Documentation reflects ongoing assessment of resident behaviors and feelings as expressed and are addressed appropriately within the program or with referent.
Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Communicates with referents, residents, and families appropriately and effectively.
Uses the referral process to build relationships with new referents and engages in collaboration with referents.