Licensed Therapist - PRN

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at canyoncreekbh.com.

Position Summary

The Inpatient Social Worker/Therapist provides social work services in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the facility.

The Social Worker/Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, discharge planning / case management, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the facility.

This individual must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults in an inpatient setting, residential or Outpatient setting.

Hours are based on departmental and facility needs and may include day, evening, and weekend hours, as directed by the DCS or CEO/Managing Director.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Obtains, understands, and interprets patient information to develop an effective treatment plan.
• Documents individual, family and group therapy notes in a timely manner and according to hospital/regulatory standards.
• Provides milieu management and unit team leadership.
• Interacts with patients, families, and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork.
• Ensures a safe, effective discharge for patients, ensuring all medical, social, and logistical needs are met.

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Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline required;

Experience

Completion of required internship. Preferred: One (1) year experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, discharge planning and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Licensure: Current Texas State LMSW, LCSW, LPC or LMFT licensure.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.

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