Program Therapist (LICENSED)/LSW/LCSW/LAC/LPC/LCADC- Per-Diem (Weekends and Holidays)

Program Therapist (Per-Diem)

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited, has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals. Our busy Inpatient Department is seeking a highly motivated and licensed clinician to join our therapeutic team. The Program Therapist (Per-Diem) performs social services functions that will assist patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while allowing them to achieve through therapeutic treatment their optimal level of emotional health. Program Therapists provide basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and provide information and referrals as needed. This is a full time, five days a week position with a requirement of one weekend/month.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills, preferred.
• Program Therapist possesses a state license in their discipline. (LSW/LCSW/LAC/LPC/LCADC)

Essential Duties:

• Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress.
• Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients.
• Knowledge of family and group therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention procedures.
• Knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques.
• Conduct individual/couples/family counseling when indicated.
• Evaluate and document effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient's program and other facility-wide activities.
• Participate in, and effectively contributes to, patient care conferences, treatment planning meetings and/or treatment planning rounds.
• Maintain knowledge of children's stages of development and seek guidance from the nurse in charge when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.