Therapist - LSW, LISW

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This vital position will diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral with an amazing team of professionals in a brand new state of the art facility. If you’re a master's prepared, LSW, LICSW, LPCC, or CDC who is passionate about behavioral healthcare and can think strategically, inspire others, and work collaboratively this position may be the right one for you.

• Annual accrual of vacation, sick, and extended sick time in accordance with Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital accrual policies
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K and other benefits in accordance with Glenwood Behavioral Health benefit plans
• Annual performance evaluation and compensation review

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• 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, revising as necessary.
• 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, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• 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.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Human Services field required.
• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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