Therapist II
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Job Location:
Riverside, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 36 - 40
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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:
- Masters 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 DOE
Pacific 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!
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.
