Outpatient Evening Therapist Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana

Outpatient Evening Therapist 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars 201 Greenbriar Boulevard, Covington, LA 70433 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. 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 notice from the Department of Labor.