Therapist 1

Acadia Healthcare•Valdosta, GA

13d

About The Position

Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders. The Therapist delivers services in an inpatient or outpatient setting and works with patients and families according to each patient's treatment plan. The role also includes maintaining assigned caseloads, coordinating care with other staff, and supporting patient safety and complaint resolution.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Human Services field.
One or more years of experience working with a comparable patient population.
Requisite 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.
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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 the patient's treatment plan.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services as needed, and revise plans when 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 appropriate to 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; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.