Our Licensed Mental Health Therapist/Counselor responsibilities include the following:

• Develops, implements and administers therapeutic treatment plan by performing intake interviews for medical and psychological history and compiles all pertinent documents to facilitate treatment plan.
• Establishes agenda and conducts treatment team sessions with completion of all reviews.
• Observes client for abnormal physical or mental behavior and monitors progress with components of treatment plan.
• Conducts 45-minute group therapy sessions twice a day.
• Conducts weekly individual and family therapy sessions according to treatment plans.
• Conducts seven (7) day follow up calls.
• Contacts and schedules counseling sessions with family/guardian, significant others and involved agencies. Arranges for onsite visits.
• Coordinates discharge planning 24-48 hours in advance.
• Acts as liaison with family/guardian and other agencies to reunify client with family/guardian and reintegrate back into community.
• Performs daily tasks of counseling by instructing clients in progress charting.
• Responds to any emergency involving clients in treatment.
• Participates as a team member by cooperating with staff and demonstrates compromise and expression of opinions as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings as required and performs duties as a positive role model for clients and colleagues.
• Utilizes chain of command in all aspects of program and follows organization's policies and procedures.
• Performs community relations by ensuring all written and verbal information is clear, concise, legible and accurate.
• Communicates and cooperates with families/guardians, relevant external personnel and staff members.
• Complies with deadlines for PSA’s and signed charts.
• Completes documentation within 24 hours of completion.
• Documents all external and internal contacts and relays client information according to company and governmental guidelines maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Qualified Candidates for Therapist should have the following:

• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Education: Master's degree (MA/MS) in psychology, counseling, social work or related field required.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a hospital setting with psychiatric experience preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Licensed or license eligible as LPC, LCSW or LMFT in State of practice. Successful completion of CPR and Handle with Care or Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment.
• Schedule: Full-time days Monday - Friday with weekend availability

Our Full-Time Benefits include the following:

• 401(k) plan and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

If you would like to learn more visit our website at https://perimeterhealthcare.com/careers.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Experience

• 1 year(s): At least one (1) year of related experience in a hospital setting with psychiatric experience preferred

Education

• Masters or better in Psychology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Lic Prof Clin Councelor
• Lic Clin Social Worker
• Lic Clin Prof Counselor

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group