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Vermilion Behavioral Health System

Therapist (CSW, PLPC or greater)

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$39,312 / year median in Louisiana

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a Full Time Clinical Therapist License Reqirements are:
CSW, PLPC
at minimum.
SIGN ON BONUS
$2500 PURPOSE
STATEMENT
Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders. We Provide a
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Career Growth Potential.
  • Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Why You Will Thrive Here:
  • Purpose driven mission: We set the standard for care by delivering world class behavioral health and addiction treatment in a supportive, compassionate environment—leading care with light in everything we do.
  • Clear paths for growth: Advancement opportunities across one of the country's largest behavioral health networks, where we lift and uplift our people through ongoing development and career mobility.
  • Support for your well being: A culture grounded in safety, empathy, and teamwork, designed to support clinicians and staff so they can show up fully for those they serve.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
  • Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
  • Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
  • Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
  • Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
  • Maintain a caseload as assigned.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
  • May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
  • 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.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
  • 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.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. VERHOP #LI-VBHS