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Acadia Healthcare Therapist/Social Worker in Ft. Myers, Florida
Description
Come join our team as a Therapist or Social Worker at Park Royal Hospital! As part of our team, you will benefit from detailed training, ongoing support, and continued opportunities to develop new skills and move forward in your chosen profession. You'll also know that you are playing a vital role in an organization that is providing an essential service.
Park Royal Hospital is a private free-standing 114-bed psychiatric hospital that provides life-changing care for adults 18 years and older and senior adults. Inpatient and outpatient treatment are provided for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses as well as co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:
Growth Opportunities second to none in the industry
Competitive hourly rates
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
HSA & FSA
Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are excited to offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for licensed therapists and social workers. If you're looking to grow your career in an organization that prioritizes professional development and excellence in patient care, look no further.
In this role, you will provide group psychotherapy to patients diagnosed with a mental health or co-occurring disorder, including individual and family sessions as appropriate. We are looking for someone who has experience with the Geriatric population. You will maintain an assigned caseload, evaluate and assess individual needs, prepare treatment plans, provide case management, discharge planning and after-care planning to meet patients' needs. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to conduct dynamic group sessions both onsite and virtually, Monday through Friday, while making a profound impact on our patients' lives. You will be responsible for maintaining excellent documentation, participating in treatment team meetings and collaborating with other members of our staff to facilitate appropriate patient services.
Specific responsibilities include:
Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial treatment plan
Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan
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.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR THERAPISTS :
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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS :
Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, including new graduate required.
One or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
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.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Planning & Organizing: Novice
Communication: Novice
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Education
Required
- Masters or better in Social Work
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Reg Mentl Hlth Cns Intern
Experience
Required
- 1-2 year: One to two years’ experience working with comparable patient population.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)