Therapist II

at  Novant Health

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST IIS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGNING BONUS UP TO $5,000 AT QUALIFYING LOCATIONS!

Novant Health is seeking an experienced Therapist II at Thomasville Medical Center. The Therapist’s primary role is to complete psychosocial assessments, plans for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care, implementing treatment plans, coordination of the treatment process and discharge planning. Also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served. In addition, the therapist will uphold and demonstrate the Novant Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Teamwork.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate degree, required. Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Experience: Two years Serving individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Clinic Psychologist (not required for substance use therapist roles in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and BH hospital based departments.
• For the Substance Use Therapist role, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. This specific license is limited to our hospital based departments that treat patients with substance use disorders, required.
• NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire. Team members in strictly remote positions are exempt. Team members working strictly in behavioral health outpatient clinics are exempt from state approved curricula but are required to take NEC0170 De-escalation Techniques and Effective Communication Strategies within 3 months of hire.
• Involuntary Commitment Examiner (preferred for Inpatient; required for BH Access within one year of hire), required.
• Notary Public, preferred.
• Additional Skills Required: Good working knowledge of computers. Ability to care for Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Age Specific populations.

Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”.

Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth!

Please refer the Job description for details