The Part-Time Mental Health Therapist’s responsibilities include the following:

• Meet with their assigned clients individually. Prepare and facilitate group sessions. Meets with the families as needed.
• Attempts to establish extended treatment alternatives for follow-up care and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments, discharge care plan summaries, and progress notes as required.
• Accurately document progress and interventions in progress notes in a timely and legible manner.
• Effectively intervenes when a patient becomes agitated or displays wrongful behavior.
• Attends and participates in the Master Treatment Plan, and reviews.
• Communicates regularly with families and referral sources.
• Communicates effectively with fellow staff members, patients, families, and other agencies.
• Observe clients for abnormal physical and mental behavior and monitor progress with components of treatment plan.

Qualified candidates must have the following skills and abilities:

• Must be a Licensed in Social Services in the State of Arkansas
• Prefers a master’s degree but must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work or a related field.
• Has previous working experience in an acute psychiatric inpatient facility, long-term psychiatric facility or with dual-diagnosis clients preferably with children and adolescents.
• Must be proficient with computer applications, computers, and Microsoft Office
• Able to react efficiently and calmly and utilize the correct techniques in crisis situations.
• Able to recognize the change in a patient’s character or behavioral pattern and respond accordingly to established protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to work at least 20 hours a week between Monday - Friday
• Must be at least 21-years of age.

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.