Vermilion Hospital·Lafayette, Louisiana
Assess, diagnose, and provide clinical psychotherapeutic services to individuals and families with behavioral health disorders. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate patient care.
Overview Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a Therapist for our IOP program. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders. · Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan. · Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient. · Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary. · Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard. · Maintain a caseload as assigned. · Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan. · May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting. · May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed. · Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required. · One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider. · CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field. Candidates must have at least one year of experience with a comparable patient population and hold or be eligible for professional state licensure.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
