Licensed Therapist (PRN)

Therapist Opening

Are you looking to be a part of providing hope and transforming the lives of people in our community? Be a part of a professional team providing service excellence to their patients by applying to our Therapist opening today! Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of New Orleans is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults over the age of 18. We provide comprehensive care that is designed for the individual. Located in Kenner, La.

Our Therapist responsibilities include some of the following:

• Psychosocial assessment of new patients; developing an update or detailed reassessment of the patient
• Maintains contact with family and significant others in the patient's life when appropriate and provides patient and family education, support, and advocacy
• Provides coordination and acts as liaison with community based social and mental health agencies
• Facilitates discharge planning and conducts post discharge follow-up to assure that linkage of the patient with community resources has occurred reducing re-hospitalization
• Facilitate groups with patients daily
• Facilitates discharge planning and conducts post discharge follow-up to assure that linkage of the patient with community resources has occurred reducing re-hospitalization

Our benefits include the following:

• Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

Please apply if you have the following qualifications:

• Education: Level of knowledge acquired through the completion in social work (SW) from an accredited school of social work. Unrestricted licensure in social work required. LMSW or LPC (preferred)
• Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a hospital setting with psychiatric experience preferred
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment
• Schedule: PRN (mostly weekend availability)

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #INDNOLA