Therapist I Out-Patient Services

Pacific Grove is a proud part of the Acadia Healthcare family and excited to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (8 Total)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• FSA & HSA Plans
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• MANY Employee-centered events throughout the year!

Hourly Pay Range: $33.20-49.80 DOE

Pacific Grove Hospital, is a nationally recognized 68 bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center offering inpatient & outpatient services for psychiatric illnesses, addictions & co-occurring disorders. Our hospital offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

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.