Outpatient Evening Therapist Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana

Description + Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times. + Through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan. + Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle. + Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning. + Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services. + Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested. + May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs. + Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning. + Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient. + Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation. + May facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested. + Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards. + 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. + Must know how to do Utilization Review or be willing to learn. + Must be able to conduct group for adolescents or adults. + As a CMS regulated facility, this role requires you to be fully vaccinated for

COVID -19

based on local, state and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved). + Must be an LCSW, LPC or, LMSW. + Must be able to work evenings

OTHER FUNCTIONS

+ Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required + Lic Master’s Social Wkr + Lic Clin Social Wkr Preferred + Lic Prof Counselor + Provision Lic Prof Cnslr Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.