Inpatient Therapist (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or equivalent) PRN
Acadia Healthcare · Lafayette, Louisiana, US
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treati...
Job 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 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 compla...