Therapist (CSW, PLPC or greater)
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems · Lafayette, LA · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist with a minimum license requirement of CSW or PLPC. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available.
About the Role
Assess, diagnose, and provide clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
Benefits
- Comprehensive major group health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Career growth potential within one of the country’s largest behavioral health networks
Why You Will Thrive Here
- Purpose-driven mission: Deliver world-class behavioral health and addiction treatment in a supportive, compassionate environment.
- Clear paths for growth: Advancement opportunities and ongoing development.
- Support for well-being: A culture grounded in safety, empathy, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
- 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, coordinating additional services as needed.
- Maintain documentation of therapy services according to facility and professional standards.
- Manage an assigned caseload.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate patient services.
- Perform case management, discharge, or aftercare planning as needed.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients.
- Address and resolve patient complaints, prioritizing patient safety.
- Perform other assigned functions and tasks.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services field.
- One or more years of experience working with a comparable patient population.
- Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers, or eligibility for state licensure.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire).
- First aid certification may be required based on state or facility.