Therapist

• We are passionate about what we do and delight in providing excellent programs that make permanent, positive changes in the lives of those we serve.
• Our programs are designed to equip our clients with the vision, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to lead a successful life.
• A Little About Our Program… Norris Academy is a residential treatment facility located in Andersonville, TN approximately 30 minutes north of Knoxville.
• We serve youth ages 6 to 17 who are diagnosed with mental health and/or Autism Spectrum/neuro-developmental disorders.
• Our 63-bed facility serves youth from Tennessee as well as several other states.
• Our team is fully committed to offering a broad spectrum of services and options that care for our patients and families alike.
• Today we are looking for Therapists to join our team of dedicated individuals.
• Our employees have an opportunity to have a truly meaningful career, while enjoying a wealth of benefits and incentives.

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• The Job The Therapists provide therapeutic individual, group, and family sessions, completes assessments on all residents, and documents all services provided in a timely manner.
• Snapshot of Daily Duties Ensures that crisis interventions are provided to children and adolescents and/or families in a caring, competent, and responsible way.
• Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by resident reactions/needs.
• Discusses progress toward goals with residents such as medication regiment, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans or other behavioral problems.
• Consults with Psychiatrist or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amends plans as required.
• Maintains regular contacts with other agencies/professionals regarding client progress in the therapeutic treatment program through phone calls, letters, and/or monthly reporting.
• Refers resident to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Completes and maintains individual and family therapy notes and documentation.
• The Must Haves Master’s Degree in a Human Service Discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to be flexible, communicate clearly and have therapeutic knowledge of various DSM diagnoses.