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Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Therapist

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Rafael, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field is required.
  • At least six years of experience as a therapist, including at least two years of experience with the facility's specific population, is required.
  • State or national licensure for professional therapy providers is required.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
  • First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.
  • Experience implementing ASAM is required.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions when providing services to individuals and families to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
  • Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate for each patient's treatment plan.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
  • Provide initial treatment planning based on assessments, coordinate additional services as needed, and revise plans when necessary.
  • Maintain documentation of therapy services for each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising it as necessary.
  • Maintain an assigned caseload.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services appropriate to patients' treatment plans.
  • Provide services in inpatient or patient settings as applicable.
  • Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to treatment plans.
  • Assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention as needed.
  • Coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families as needed.
  • Evaluate patients' needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
  • Assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
  • Coordinate clinical and direct patient-care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance, as needed.
  • Acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, while prioritizing patient safety.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.

About the Company

Acadia Healthcare

Operates extensive behavioral health treatment network

Acadia Healthcare runs the largest international network of behavioral health facilities, delivering treatment for mental health and addiction issues. It provides inpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programs, with services including medication-assisted treatment, family therapy, and experiential therapies across multiple care levels. The company stands out through its vast network of 230 locations across 40 states and its partnerships with other health systems via joint ventures with organizations like Fairview Health Services, Orlando Health, and SCL Health. Its goal is to improve access to behavioral health care by expanding its network and partnerships to offer coordinated, end-to-end treatment nationwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
2005

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