Full-Time Pediatric Unit Therapist (1st Shift)

**Job Description:**The PEDS Unit Therapist works as part of a comprehensive treatment team of professionals focused on the stabilization and care of individuals on our unit. Our PEDS Unit Therapist will work onsite with our clients, their families, and therapeutic team to support the clients’ stabilization and growth. This is a full-time, salaried position that works Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform initial assessments and intakes.
• Perform treatment planning for crisis stabilization.
• Conduct individual, group and/or family therapy to child and adolescent population up to eighteen years of age.
• Document progress of client to goals as outlined in the Treatment plan in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work closely with Treatment Team, guardians, and other stakeholders regarding client’s needs.
• Participate and/or facilitate meetings as assigned.
• Conduct follow-up with clients.
• Maintain educational requirements regarding licensure, Department of Mental Health State Standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Master's degree in social services with practicum; required
• License (LPC, LICSW, LMFT); preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prefer at least one year working with serious emotionally disturbed (SED) youth
• Proficient computer experience

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.