What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist (Residential) position at Perimeter Healthcare Careers?
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Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson offers acute and residential services to children and adolescents. Our mission is to obtain the best staff and utilize state of the art, evidence-based treatment protocols, resulting in the best outcomes for our patients.
The Therapist’s responsibilities include the following:
- Develops, implements, and administers therapeutic treatment plan by performing intake interviews for medical and psychological history and compiles all pertinent documents to facilitate treatment plan
- Observes client for abnormal physical or mental behavior and monitors progress with components of treatment plan
- Conducts group therapy sessions
- Conducts weekly individual and family therapy sessions according to treatment plans
- Coordinates discharge planning 24-48 hours in advance
- Performs daily tasks of counseling by instructing clients in progress charting
- Responds to any emergency involving clients in treatment
- Performs community relations by ensuring all written and verbal information is clear, concise, legible and accurate
- Completes documentation within 24 hours of completion
- Documents all external and internal contacts and relays client information according to company and governmental guidelines maintaining appropriate confidentiality
- Education: Master's degree (MA/MS) in psychology, counseling, social work or related field required
- Experience: At least one (5) years of related experience in inpatient setting with psychiatric experience required
- Licensure: Must be eligible to become Licensed Tennessee LAC, LCSW, LPC or LMFT. Able to consider someone who has a reciprocity license from another state
- Schedule: Full-time days Monday - Friday with some weekend availability
EEO
We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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