Description :PURPOSE STATEMENT:Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.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 health disorders.
Conduct 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 and revise as necessary.
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
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 and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility 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.Hourly Pay Scale: $36-40 DOEPacific Grove Hospital is a proud part of the Acadia Healthcare family and excited to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays (8 Total)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
FSA & HSA Plans
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Many employee-centered events throughout the year!

Therapist-Social Work Tues-Sat full-time

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