Oak Plains Academy (a UHS Company)
The Clinical Therapist will oversee the therapeutic services provided to a caseload of residents. This individual will act as the treatment plan coordinator for the multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of the master treatment plan and the discharge plan for each resident. They will provide individual, group and family therapy for assigned residents at Oak Plains Academy as required by contractual and licensure obligations. They will also participate in subsequent treatment planning, risk management assessment and aftercare / discharge planning. They will actively communicate with staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to residents and their family members / caregivers / placement options.
Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents ages 7–14, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities.
About Universal Health Services (UHS)
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Essential Job Duties
- Demonstrates skill in counseling, interviewing, and assisting residents during individual sessions
- Demonstrates group therapy skills
- Demonstrates ability to engage families as evident by active participation and establishing mutual goals.
- Does everything within the therapist’s control to be successful in discharging residents by projected discharge date.
- Schedules and conducts individual therapy with each resident.
- Plans and leads therapy group as scheduled by the program.
- Conducts family therapy, as indicated in treatment planning and contract requirements, until resident is discharged from residential treatment.
- Demonstrates understanding of human sexuality and sex offender dynamics, as well as skill in discussing sexual issues with residents without embarrassment.
- Develops a therapeutic relationship (empathic, caring, supportive) with each resident while maintaining role as an appropriate authority figure.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Licensed, or license-eligible, by the State of Tennessee in the mental health field, such as LPC, LPE, LCSW, LMFT etc. and actively seeking licenser track.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in the social services field
- Minimum of two years experience working with youth with emotional and/or behavioral diagnosis, preferably in a residential or hospital setting.
- Knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy preferred.
- Knowledge of risk assessment, community reintegration, family therapy, family education and family needs assessment preferred.
- Experience in treatment planning preferred. Must have ability to communicate positively and effectively with residents, families, staff and outside agencies.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team with regard to time management, timeliness, paperwork / documentation requirements and specific job duties.
- 21 years of age, with a valid driver license
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person