Therapist 1

Acadia Healthcare - Ada, OK

- Entry Level

Ada, OK

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day! Looking for passionate, driven individuals ready to grow their careers and create impact in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of something big-apply today! The purpose of this position is to assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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.
• 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.