Therapist - As Needed (PRN)

Acadia Healthcare • Columbia, MO

2d

About The Position

CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Therapist to provide therapeutic services to individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges. The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, and providing individual, group, or family therapy in inpatient or outpatient settings. The therapist works with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care, safety, recovery, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination. The position requires compassionate, patient-centered care and accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Human Services field.
• One or more years of experience working with a comparable behavioral health patient population.
• Required state or national licensure for professional therapy providers, or eligibility for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First Aid certification if required by state or facility.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

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.
• Provide individual, group, or family therapy sessions as appropriate to patients’ treatment plans.
• Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of therapy services according to facility and professional standards.
• Maintain an assigned caseload.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate patient services.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings as applicable.
• Perform case management, discharge planning, and aftercare planning as needed.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients and address complaints when needs are not met.
• Support patient safety and a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Perform other assigned functions and tasks.

Benefits

• Flexible PRN scheduling
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare
• Opportunity to gain experience with diverse patient populations

What This Job Offers