Mental Health Therapist

Acadia Healthcare Inc. Dartmouth , MA 02714

Posted 4 weeks ago

Overview * Sign on Bonus $5-10k This position qualifies for the MA Loan Repayment Program!*As a Therapist at our facility, you will play a vital role in providing psychotherapeutic services to individuals and families, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders. Your responsibilities will include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, conducting therapy sessions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL 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.OTHER FUNCTIONS:Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.* LSW or LMHC preferred * One or more years' experience working with comparable patient population required.While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.THER1F
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