Outpatient Therapist

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems | LFYTT
2520 N. University Ave
Lafayette, LA 70501, USA

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 disorders.
• Conduct a 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, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• 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.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required with CSW or above; PLPC or above.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• 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.

• Education (Required): Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field (or equivalent); CSW or higher; PLPC or higher.
• Experience (Required): One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population.
• Licenses & Certifications (Preferred):
  • Provision Lic Prof Cnslr
  • Lic Prof Counselor
  • Lic Master’s Social Wkr
  • Lic Clin Social Wkr
  • Cert Social Worker

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