Join Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, a leading provider of behavioral health services. We are actively seeking a compassionate Outpatient Therapist to enhance our team of dedicated professionals. Renowned for offering a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and seniors, Ascension Saint Thomas strives to deliver empathetic, individualized treatment solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a top-tier behavioral health facility and making a difference in the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges, we welcome you to apply. Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive benefits package for our Outpatient Therapist . Current benefits include:
Competitive Pay: Receive a competitive hourly rate plus a shift differential. Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policies to support work-life balance. Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts across a wide range of products and services through our Employee Discount Program. Support in Times of Need: Access to our Employee Disaster Assistance Program for unforeseen circumstances. Retirement Planning: Participate in the Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with robust investment options. Professional Development: Benefit from an excellent training program to enhance your skills. Career Advancement: Experience professional growth opportunities unparalleled in the industry, within a national network of hospitals and facilities. Work Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-12pm
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 health disorders. Conduct 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 and revise as necessary. Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed. 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. Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan. May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention. May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families. 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. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required. 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. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
· Two or more years' experience as a therapist with one or more years' experience with the specific population of the facility required.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
THER2F
