Therapist

at Acadia Healthcare in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Description

We are looking for a full-time Therapist to join the Riverview Behavioral Health Team!

Riverview is the premier psychiatric center in Texarkana, Arkansas, where children, adolescents, and adults can receive comprehensive inpatient help for the mental health challenges that have disrupted their lives. We are a 62-bed psychiatric hospital that is dedicated to providing high-quality care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 11-17) who are suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues.

Riverview Behavioral Health is part of the Acadia Healthcare system, a provider of addiction, behavioral and mental health treatment facilities in the United States, United Kingdom and Puerto Rico.

BENEFITS:

Riverview Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits. Current benefits include:

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

+ Excellent training program

+ Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities as part of the Acadia Healthcare family

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.

+ Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.

+ Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

+ Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.

+ Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.

+ Maintain a caseload as assigned.

+ Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.

+ May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

+ Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.

+ May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.

+ May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

+ Evaluate patient’s need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.

+ May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.

+ Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Arkansas state licensure for professional therapy providers required: LMSW/LCSW or LPC/LAC

+ CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

+ First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

+ Problem Solving: Advanced

+ Attention to Detail: Advanced

+ Planning & Organizing: Advanced

+ Communication: Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

+ Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

+ Masters or better in Social Services

Licenses & Certifications

Required

+ Lic Clin Social Wkr

+ Lic Master’s Social Wkr

+ Lic Prof Counselor

Experience

Preferred

+ 4 years: Therapist in behavioral health

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities