Therapist 1 - Outpatient

Vermilion Behavioral Health System•Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Therapist assesses, diagnoses, and provides clinical services to individuals with behavioral health disorders. The role delivers therapy in inpatient or outpatient settings and may include case management, discharge planning, and aftercare planning as needed. The therapist maintains an assigned caseload and collaborates with other staff to coordinate patient care. Duties may be added or removed as circumstances require. The employer is committed to equal employment opportunities for applicants regardless of characteristics protected by applicable law.

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 treating 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 each patient’s treatment plan.
Create initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Maintain 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 services in accordance with patient 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.