Outpatient Therapist, LPC/LCSW - Caddo Schools
About the role
Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Counselor / Social Worker to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us; hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment. Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career.
Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.
Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Caddo Schools.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient and their family members.
- Provide group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conduct educational and other didactic groups for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities.
- Daily progress notes summarize patient's progress toward treatment goals; contact with family, significant others, and community agencies recorded in progress notes.
- Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing treatment team and chart information to determine the patient's aftercare needs.
- Identify and assess family or community resources such as group homes or mental health practitioners to meet patients' aftercare needs.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in social work, counseling or related field.
- Experience in inpatient or outpatient mental health setting preferred.
- LPC or LCSW license required.
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM; Wednesday and Friday 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries