Behavioral Therapist/Social Worker – Chattanooga TN

POSITION TYPE: Behavioral Health Professional

SPECIALTY UNIT: Outpatient Therapist / Social Worker

LOCATION: Chattanooga TN

SHIFT: M-F 8am-4:30

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

The outpatient Pediatric Therapist coordinates care and provides therapeutic treatment for our patients.

Clinical Skills

• Provide quality assessments and reports according to training and areas of expertise.
• Provide quality individual, group, marital, and family therapy according to training, specialties, and effectively manage time in clinical sessions.
• Facilitate productive therapy sessions and provide growth promoting experiences to patients.
• Develop initial rapport with patients.
• Define clear and meaningful treatment goals for patients.
• Facilitate therapeutic movement towards treatment goals at an appropriate pace.
• Demonstrate use of various and active interventions.
• Help develop and evaluate patient-specific treatment plans. 
• Ensure treatment follows goals outlined in the treatment plan. 
• Provide or arrange proper family therapy intervention. 
• Develop and implement appropriate aftercare and discharge plans. 
• Complete all discharge forms, contracts, and crisis prevention plans with the patient and ensure that aftercare appointments are made prior to discharge. 
• Contact aftercare professionals/treatment facilities to provide patient information that will aide in a smooth transition of care.

Patient Care

• Coordinate care with referral sources and other involved professionals. 
• Maintain regular communication with family members as appropriate. 
• Return phone calls to professionals and family in a timely manner. 
• Encourage patients to participate fully in all aspects of the treatment program. 
• Educate all patients, whenever possible, about ways to facilitate recovery.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• BA or Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or Professional Counseling.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health/pediatrics. Experience with chemical dependency preferred.
• Minimum Masters Level Licensure from State Board of Behavioral Health in area of specialty. License in good standing.
• Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 30 days of employment.