THERAPIST (LICENSED)- PRN

About the Role

River Oaks Hospital, a private psychiatric facility located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic and talented Social Worker/Therapist- PRN. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, providing quality treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders. Services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient) on a 14-acre campus.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy to meet caseload requirements under the supervision of the Clinical Services Director or the Director of Outpatient Services.
• Develops and writes admission assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within established time frames and formats.
• Serves as a liaison with families, outside agencies, and referral sources.
• Responsible for assessment, design, structure, and implementation of therapy services to best meet the needs of patients and families.
• Performs duties in accordance with the CMS Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health field required.
• Two years post graduate work experience in mental health or related field preferred.
• Two years direct practice experience and/or clinical (graduate, continuing ed., etc.) training specific to individual, family and group therapy (if specialized issues group, training must be specific to issue).
• Must have a current certification or licensure by the State of Louisiana (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or be under supervision pursuing licensure for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Must have good clinical skills to assess dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the context of the overall treatment plan.
• Must have good analytical ability to evaluate information reported by all members of the treatment team and revise treatment strategies accordingly.
• Must have communication and teamwork abilities to support the clinicians, nurses and utilization review colleagues working with the population.
• Must possess a working knowledge of how to identify appropriate referral resources within the community and organizational skills to engage in case management, including discharge planning.

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