Program Therapist

Job Details

Job Location

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna - Smyrna, GA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

42,000.00 - $54,000.00 Salary

Job Shift

Job Category

Health Care

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM THERAPIST!

Additionally, we are looking for Part-Time Outpatient Program Therapists to work :

Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm.

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, completing specialized clinical social work services for patients / families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Duties and responsibilities :

• 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 / family counseling on scheduled timetables.
• Comply with required standards for medical / legal reporting situations (i.e., child abuse, dependent adult abuse, psychiatric commitment).
• As requested, represent the facility at legal hearings, 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 the knowledge base into the treatment plan.
• Assigns and directs other personnel to implement the nursing care plans and verifies this care through direct observation and chart review.

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

Your Experience Matters What we're looking for :

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 experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and clinical solid assessment skills preferred.

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

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team :

What sets us apart :

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

Compensation :

This is a Full-Time, exemptrole, and the expected compensation range is $42,000.00 to $54,000.00 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!

About us

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

Welcome to Ridgeview Institute Smyrna (RIS), a premier healthcare provider in Smyrna, GA, setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. Located in Smyrna, GA, RIS offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

At RIS, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

To learn more about RIS, visit us at : https : / / www.ridgeviewsmyrna.com /

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

I ndividuals M aintaining P ositive A ttitude and C ommitment T o S ervice

At Ridgeview Institute Smyrna, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Salary : $42,000 - $54,000