Behavioral Therapist

The responsibilities of the Therapist are to provide diagnostic assessments, therapy, and counseling and support services for a mixed caseload. This position will assist with the development of treatment plans, conducts individual family assessments and consults with attending psychiatrist or medical director concerning treatment plan and plan of care. The therapist will document interventions, provide referrals to outside resources and collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. The essential functions of this position are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. The Therapist reports and is accountable to the Director of Social Services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Therapeutic Assessment/Counseling/Education Services
• Provide Discharge Planning Services
• Collaborate with Inter-Disciplinary Team
• Professional Behavior and Development
• Document Professional Activity
• Provide Information/Referral Services for Community Resources
• Participate in Required Departmental Activities
• Demonstrate Commitment to Patient Safety
• Act as a Corporate Citizen
• Customer Service
• Health and Safety

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education: Master’s in Social Work with independent licensure in LCSW or LMFT with supervision ability preferred. LPC and LMSW’s will also be considered. Current BLS certification required. Crisis management certification per hospital policy and standards required.

Minimum Work Experience: Candidates with 2-3 years of experience in diagnostic assessment and therapy services

Required Licenses/Certifications: State-licensed required in the state in which facility resides.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NASW code of conduct principles.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessments, utilization and case management principles.
• Knowledgeable regarding individual and family-supportive counseling and advocacy.
• Knowledge of age-specific competencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft desktop computer application skills.
• Ability to work with hospital administration, professional, supportive and clerical personnel, patients and families.
• Substance use treatment experience preferred

ABOUT US

Voyages Behavioral Health is committed to being the most trusted source for behavioral health services in every community it serves by utilizing experienced and dedicated staff to provide high quality patient care and customer service. As an affiliate of PAM Health, our organization has more than 70 long-term acute care hospitals and physical medicine and rehabilitation hospitals, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 17 states, proudly offering services including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy, ventilator weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and now Behavioral Health, inpatient, outpatient, and ECT service lines.

Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.

We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at www.voyageshealth.com for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities.

Voyages Behavioral Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.