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Acadia Healthcare

Therapist I

Acadia Healthcare, Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38103

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Join Our Team At Delta Specialty Hospital

In this role, the teammate's responsibilities include assess, diagnose, and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders. Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such 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 revising as indicated by facility or professional standard. Maintain caseloads 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 perform case management, discharge patient after care planning as needed. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards patients. 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 Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required. One or more years of 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 and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.