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Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems

Outpatient Therapist

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595

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Outpatient Therapist – Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems Location: Lafayette, LA

Employment Type: Part-time

Responsibilities

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

Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

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

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

Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revise as indicated by facility or professional standard.

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 services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.

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.

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required with CSW or above; PLPC or above.

One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

Licenses, Designations, Certifications

Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.

CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Seniority Level Entry level

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Individual and Family Services

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