Therapist, LPC at River Place Behavioral Health

Laplace, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Evidence-Based Therapy, Psychosocial Assessment, Individualized Treatment Plans, Group Therapy, Case Management, Discharge Planning, Collaboration, Patient Evaluation, Therapeutic Techniques, Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Empathy, Patient Safety, Behavior Management, Training, Communication

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Overview 🌟 Inpatient Therapist Make an Impact When It Matters Most Are you a compassionate, skilled therapist who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Join our inpatient treatment team and play a vital role in helping individuals , heal, and move forward during critical moments of care. What You’ll Do Provide evidence-based group therapy Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments Create, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team Maintain a clinical caseload Participate in treatment team meetings Evaluate patient needs About River Place Behavioral Health River Place Behavioral Health is located in LaPlace, Louisiana, just 20 miles west of New Orleans and 40 miles east of Baton Rouge. Our state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2018, provides acute inpatient care for adults of all genders who have been struggling with bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. We also serve adults who have a primary mental health diagnosis and a co-occurring substance use disorder. At River Place Behavioral Health, a team of experienced and compassionate professionals works closely with each patient to help them achieve stabilization so that they can return home or step down to a lower level of care. What We’re Looking For Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related therapeutic field Minimum of four (4) years of therapy experience, including at least two (2) years with the facility’s patient population Required Credentials LPC Why Join Us? Meaningful, hands-on clinical work in an inpatient setting Collaborative and supportive treatment team Opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives every day Responsibilities 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 mental disorders. · Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient. · Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan. · Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary. · Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary. · 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. · Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan. · May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention. · May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families. · Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed. · May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns. · 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 Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required. · Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required. · 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. 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. AHMKT #LI-RPBH #LI-SW1

Responsibilities

The therapist will provide evidence-based group therapy and conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments. They will also create and implement individualized treatment plans while maintaining a clinical caseload.