Meadows Behavioral Healthcare is hiring: Therapist - Atlanta in Atlanta

Overview

Meadows Behavioral Health is seeking a Therapist for the Atlanta location. The Therapist assesses and facilitates care for assigned patients and participates in treatment and continuing care planning. The role includes case management for all assigned patients and may require on-call coverage as requested.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, Coordination & Discharge Planning
  • Meet with assigned patients to introduce self, orient the patient to the therapist role and explain treatment goals and/or expectations. Initiate contact with relevant family members and outpatient providers, after signed release has been obtained, to develop and implement care plan and coordinate discharge planning.
  • Document all activities related to assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
• Individual and Family Therapy Services
  • Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy for assigned patients per program schedule (as required or assigned).
  • Document therapy sessions in the medical record per program requirements.
  • Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in therapeutic setting or therapy sessions.
  • Facilitate specialized interventions when needed.
• Specialized Therapy Services
  • Provide specialized therapy services to assigned patients including but not limited to Family, Equine, Art, EMDR, and SE as required or assigned.
• Group Therapy / Education
  • Assist in compiling materials for use in group and/or educational/informational sessions.
  • Support program schedule by conducting assigned components and maintaining group therapy/education schedule.
  • Complete syllabus or lesson plan for didactic groups and document as required.
  • Participate in program development and performance improvement measures in social services.
• Treatment Team Member
  • Active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Communicates clinical concerns and treatment recommendations with the team.
• Performance Improvement
  • Actively participate in performance improvement activities per facility licensure and accreditation requirements.
• On-Call Services
  • May provide on-call services as requested/assigned.
• Other
  • Ability to interact and communicate professionally and appropriately, with the ability to respond to customer requests and communicate in English (verbal and written) in a clinically accurate and professional manner; ability to inform patients and families of clinical program policies; ability to work as a member of a team.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Masters Degree in Behavioral Health or related field
• State licensed. If an individual has a doctorate in Psychology they may function as a Therapist but must apply for a license as a Psychologist upon hire, keeping HR informed of progress.
• CPR & First Aid Certified.
• CPI Certified.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Driver Safety Training
• Minimum of two years experience in behavioral health field preferred.
• Prefer experience working with specialty services (Trauma, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders) within a managed care environment.
• Prefer two years experience providing Family Therapy, EMDR, sex addiction or other trauma specialist if assigned to conduct specialized therapy.

We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as Safety Sensitive positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.

Meadows Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Meadows Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process, please reach out to hr@meadowsbh.com.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Mental Health Care

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