PRN Therapist

Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages, specializing in exceptional mental health care for adolescent patients aged 12+ and older adults.

About the role

As a PRN Therapist, you will diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral. This position is ideal if you are passionate about making a difference through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders for individuals and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
• Provide individual, group, or family therapy sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Develop and revise initial treatment plans based on assessments and coordinate additional services as needed.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services according to facility and professional standards.
• Maintain an assigned caseload.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate patient services.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Deliver case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to the treatment plan.
• Assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention, if needed.
• Coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients and address complaints to ensure patient needs are met.
• Prioritize patient safety at all times.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another recognized therapeutic field.
• Two or more years of experience as a therapist, with at least one year of experience working with the specific population of the facility.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility.

Schedule

PRN Days