Inpatient Therapist (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or equivalent) Full Time

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

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.

Benefits

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems provides a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
  • Time off Accrual
  • Excellent training program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilitie

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.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will apply psychotherapeutic techniques to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders in individuals and families, which includes conducting assessments, developing initial and ongoing treatment plans, and maintaining required documentation. Responsibilities also involve participating in treatment team meetings, managing an assigned caseload, and potentially performing case management or discharge planning in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field, along with at least one year of experience working with a comparable patient population. Required credentials include state or national licensure eligibility, CPR certification, and de-escalation/restraint certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Caseload ManagementTeam CollaborationEmpathyComplaint Resolution

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Therapist (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or equivalent) Full Time at Acadiana Treatment Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) — ranked against 166 active Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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About Acadiana Treatment Center

Mental Health Care
Sunset, Louisiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Time Off Accrual
Training Program
Tuition Reimbursement