What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist - OP position at Beacon Behavioral Hospital?
We are seeking a therapist licensed in the state of Louisiana as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) that will support The Maples inHammond, Louisiana. The LMHP helps patients, and their families understand and cope with medical conditions, providing support and resources to address emotional, financial, and social needs arising from a diagnosis.
Who We Are
The Maples a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. Committed to reducing the barriers and burdens that come with owning private practice, Beacon fully manages administrative responsibilities while allowing practices to maintain clinical autonomy. This approach allows physicians to focus on what they do best – taking care of patients.
The Maples now guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists and recreational therapists at the forefront of the industry. Its experienced and forward-thinking physician advisory board provides clinicians with a supportive community for building best practices and sharing insights for an enhanced patient experience.
Why work for us?
At The Maples, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner receive competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) company matching; short-term disability coverage; paid holidays; accrued paid time off; and other valuable offerings.
What does the LMHP do? (including but not limited to) The LMHP helps patients and their families understand and cope with medical conditions, providing support and resources to address emotional, financial, and social needs arising from a diagnosis.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)
This job requires employees to have a full range of physical capabilities, including the ability to handle and lift patients, demonstrate manual and finger dexterity, and maintain good eye-hand coordination. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Who We Are
The Maples a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. Committed to reducing the barriers and burdens that come with owning private practice, Beacon fully manages administrative responsibilities while allowing practices to maintain clinical autonomy. This approach allows physicians to focus on what they do best – taking care of patients.
The Maples now guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists and recreational therapists at the forefront of the industry. Its experienced and forward-thinking physician advisory board provides clinicians with a supportive community for building best practices and sharing insights for an enhanced patient experience.
Why work for us?
At The Maples, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner receive competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) company matching; short-term disability coverage; paid holidays; accrued paid time off; and other valuable offerings.
What does the LMHP do? (including but not limited to) The LMHP helps patients and their families understand and cope with medical conditions, providing support and resources to address emotional, financial, and social needs arising from a diagnosis.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)
- Provides direct care to clients utilizing the core competencies of addiction counseling and/or mental health counseling
- Serves as primary counselor to a specified caseload
- Serves as a resource person for other professionals in his/her specific area of expertise
- Participates in individual care conferences, treatment planning, and discharge planning
- Participates in rotating Saturday therapist coverage for the facility
- Provides on-site and direct, professional supervision of students, interns, and unlicensed professionals, as assigned
- Co-signs all notes written by students, interns, and unlicensed professionals under his/her supervision
- Functions as the Client's advocate in all treatment decisions affecting the client
- Prepares and writes notes or other documents related to treatment and recovery (e.g., assessment, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge, etc.)
- Collaborates will all disciplines to ensure the highest quality of care for clients
- Performs other duties and special projects as required
- Has a master's degree in social work or counseling from an accredited university or equivalent education in the treatment of addictive disorders
- Maintains a current and unrestricted license with his/her respective professional board or licensing authority in the state of Louisiana
This job requires employees to have a full range of physical capabilities, including the ability to handle and lift patients, demonstrate manual and finger dexterity, and maintain good eye-hand coordination. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
