Psychologist jobs at Acadia Healthcare

Hours: 40 hours weekly. Hybrid Schedule. 60% on-site and 40% remote work. This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can provide services if necessary. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Social Work duties: Provides social work assistance to patients and families relating to illness, disease, hospitalization and life events in all areas of service as a member of multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with community resources. Responsibilities also include identification, assessment, and coordination of cases and anticipation of needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home/community service. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview This position provides direct clinical services including evaluations, consultation and outpatient psychotherapy. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Master's degree in Social Work or PHD from an accredited program. 2. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). 3. Five (5) years of experience in outpatient psychotherapy with adult population. 4. Experienced in brief psychotherapy model, CBT, DBT, and treatment of dual diagnosis consumers. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience with group psychotherapy. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Provide initial diagnostic assessments using DSM-V. 2. Develop initial and subsequent treatment plans, written in observable, measurable terms. 3. Provide individual, couple/family and group treatment modalities within a short-term treatment model. 4. Provide documentation of treatment utilizing SOAP format, accepted LMH and CCS forms which and which meets LMH, CCS, and regulatory standards. 5. Maintains current therapy notes, treatment plans, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within appropriate time frames. 6. Identifies, using format and guidelines, high risk clients and review these cases monthly with Supervisor and Psychiatrist. 7. Responds to needs of clients and the clinic including responding to urgent care requests and crisis intervention. 8. Available to take on new cases as needed. 9. Responsible for the utilization review process as needed per insurance requirements. 10. Provides to the supervisor, monthly statistics as requested. 11. Participates in staff clinical meetings and collaborates with treatment team. 12. Participates in monthly clinical consultation. 13. Participates in LMH Community Benefits Program as requested by the supervisor. 14. Participates in monthly individual supervision 15. Participates in monthly chart reviews as requested by the supervisor. 16. Provides 24 hr. back up coverage as assigned. 17. Participates in on call schedule. 18. Provide back up to the Supervisor and other clinicians during his/her absence including case assignment, monitor of high-risk cases and intake functions, as staffing may require. 19. Participate in special projects as may be requested. 20. Maintains CEUs appropriate to position and which meets licensing standards. Physical Requirements: 1. Frequent sitting, occasional standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs. 2. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard. 3. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports. Skills & Abilities: 1. Strong mental health generalist skills in working with adult population: young adult through geriatric. 2. Familiarity with psychopharmacology and common medications for medical diagnosis. 3. Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with patients and staff of all levels. 4. Excellent critical thinking skills, good judgement, decision-making ability, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills. 5. Adaptable and open to accept criticism or changes with a positive attitude. 6. Knowledge of community resources in mental health and human services. 7. Takes initiative when opportunities are identified. 8. Able to handle conflict, give and take criticism. 9. Maintains sensitivity, maturity, and flexibility in coping with difficult situations. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: $72,371.94 - $90,464.92