Description

The Adolescent Outpatient Therapist will assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders for patients in our outpatient program, serving ages 13-17.

• Schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1200PM-830PM.

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental, And Vision Insurance

• Acadia 401K Plan with match

• Professional Growth including supervision of clinical hours

• Paid Holiday, Vacation Time, Personal Time, Sick time

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 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 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.

• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.

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

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Associate or Licensed MFT, PCC or similar.

• 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

Motivations

Preferred

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

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

• Masters or better in Psychology

• Masters or better in Social Work

• Masters or better in Social Services

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)