Therapist PRN

Who We Are:

Founded in 2001, Pasadena Villa has treated mental health conditions for all genders ages 18 and older, along with specialty residential programs for autistic clients. Our customized and compassionate care is provided in a therapeutic environment that promotes well-being, recovery, and personal motivation. There are multiple levels of care available at each of our Pasadena Villa locations, each providing the highest levels of care and support and the closest amount of supervision needed.

We are excited to expand our network with the opening of a Residential Treatment Center in Locust Grove, Virginia! Named after the Black Locust trees common in the area, Locust Grove boasts popular historic attractions and lush golf courses. Our facility is conveniently located just off Germanna Highway/Route 3.

What We Offer:

• Team driven culture based on our 5 Star Service Commitment
• Multiple Development Pathways
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 401K with Company Match
• Generous Team Member Referral Program

How You Will Contribute:

The Program Therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy sessions for clients in a specialized treatment facility. Position is responsible for assessing the therapeutic needs of the individuals and families, and for developing appropriate treatment. Program Therapists function as the primary contact for clients and families throughout the treatment process and serve as a client advocate with the treatment team. Position acts as a liaison with referral sources, clinical partners, and internal resources to coordinate care throughout the treatment process.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of clients, determining appropriate interventions, and conducting individual/group therapy sessions in accordance with these needs.
• Completes psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans and other reports required for each client in compliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines.
• Conducts weekly individual and family therapy sessions for assigned caseload.
• Monitors behavioral interventions for clients and provides skills coaching, as needed.
• Conducts specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience; supervises or co-leads groups with staff or interns when appropriate.
• Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual clients.
• Maintains therapeutic relationship with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
• Sets limits and hold boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing client outcomes and strengthening clinical service delivery.
• Demonstrates effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other staff as needed.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
• Attends weekly clinical, consultation and business meetings; present cases to be discussed as pre-assigned.
• Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner reflecting ongoing assessment of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors.
• Communicates client progress with the referral source, family, parent, or guardian informed of treatment goals and plans, as appropriate.
• Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicates with referents, clients, and families appropriately and effectively.
• Uses the referral process to build relationships with new referents and engages in collaboration with referents.
• Addresses clients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.
• Responds to clients and families with empathy and positive professional skills.
• Participates and contributes clinical recommendations to Treatment Team meetings.

Education and Experience

Position requires a master’s degree. Must be eligible within one (1) year of hire or possess a professional license through the Department of Health Professions Board as a Licensed Clinician (e.g., LCSW, LPC, etc.). Position requires a minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, preferably with clients with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis. Comprehensive clinical skills in providing individual, group, and family therapy, strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.
• Clearance of criminal background, TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Renaissance Health Care, LLC d/b/a Pasadena Villa provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Renaissance Health Care, LLC d/b/a Pasadena Villa reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”

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