Program Therapist - Outpatient Services - Evenings and Float

Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM THERAPIST ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)! We are seeking experienced, professional therapists interested in serving programs:
Adolescents, General Adult, Men's, Women's, Young Adult, and Addictions Groups.

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? The Program Therapist performs social services functions to assist patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while enabling access to therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health. This includes providing basic consultation, teaching, conducting specialized clinical social work services for patients/families, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

• Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and support groups.
• Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain professional development in personnel files.
• Conduct individual, couples, and family counseling on a scheduled timetable.
• Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations (e.g., child abuse, dependent adult abuse, psychiatric commitment).
• Represent the facility at legal hearings as requested, promptly submit paperwork for legal holds, and liaise with the conservator’s office.
• Assess and identify the psychosocial, educational, developmental, and behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established case-finding mechanisms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of biopsychosocial factors and DSM-IV related to the ages of the patients served and incorporate this knowledge into the treatment plan.
• Assigns and directs other personnel to implement nursing care plans and verify this care through direct observation and chart review.

Note:

The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field preferred. MSW, APC, LPC, and LCSW are preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; clinical solid assessment skills preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR/First Aid and CPI Training. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer:
Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

This is a Full-Time exempt role, and the expected compensation range is $47,000.00 to $55,000.00 annually
. The sign-on bonus for full-time employment is $1,500.00
, and for part-time employment, it is $500.00
. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be given to experience and skill level. Join us as our Program Therapist!