Psychologist
Acadia Healthcare Inc
Chicago, IL
Sign-On Bonus

Therapist I

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. OTHER FUNCTIONS: * Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: * Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required. * 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.