Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Therapist II in Chicago, Illinois
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
· Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
· Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
· Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
· Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
· Maintain a caseload as assigned.
· Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
· May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
· Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
· May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
· May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
· Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
· Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
· State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).