DBT Inpatient Primary Therapist - Willowbrooke (Days)

Villa Rica, GA Behavioral Health 26-555 Job Description $10,000 Sign On Bonus for

LPC, LCSW, LMFT

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for

LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, NCC

$2,500 Sign On Bonus for Master's Level (no license) External Hires Only To provide DBT treatment for patients with behavioral health and or substance use disorders and their families. Treatment is provided through assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis assessment, and intervention. The direction of treatment and the extent of contact will be determined by the treatment plan developed with the patient and or family. Therapists are to use their clinical individuality but must also work effectively with the team. DBT Training will be provided if you do not have prior DBT experience.

Education:

Master's Degree Experience:

No prior work experience required.

Licenses and Certifications:

Healthcare Provider (CPR) Safe Crisis Intervention for

Patients and Professionals Qualifications:

Must have master's degree in counseling or related fields and be license eligible (must hold license within 18 months of job date.) Ability to assess needs, strengths, abilities, and preferences to develop appropriate clinical interventions and a plan of care. Ability to effectively use evidenced based practices to assist patients in achieving their identified goals. Ability to assess for and assist others with managing crises. Ability to effectively teach and model symptom management, communication, and social skills. Ability to effectively use active listening skills. Ability to empathetically relate to people. Ability to maintain information as highly confidential. Ability to organize work and meet deadlines. Ability to effectively set boundaries. Ability to think critically. Ability to navigate the electronic medical record. Knowledge of the most current DSM diagnostic criteria. Familiarity with the continuum of care. Duty of care must be exercised with those persons who are currently in recovery or experience a relapse while employed. therefore it is necessary that a minimum of two years away from clinical duties be observed after the acknowledgment of a problem and or relapse along with treatment completion. This enables the protection of the individuals served and the recovering person as well. Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment. Employee will maintain CPR and SCIPP certification as required.