Acadia Healthcare

Therapist

Job Locations US-TN-Louisville
Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 day ago(4/6/2026 4:50 PM)
ID
2026-93738
# of Openings
1
Job Family
Direct Patient Care
Location : Name
Village Behavioral Health

Overview

Join a mission-driven team making a real impact.

 

Salary: Starting at $54k per year!

 

Village Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist III to provide high-quality therapeutic services to adolescents and families in a behavioral health setting. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about about helping individuals navigate mental and emotional challenges in a supportive, team-based environment. 

 

What You'll Do:

  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients with mental and emotional disorders
  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment and discharge plans
  • Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to patient needs 
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support patient progress 
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards 
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews 
  • Provide crisis intervention and support behavioral management as needed
  • Assist with discharge and aftercare planning to ensure continuity of care

Why Join Us?

  • Meaningful work impacting lives every day
  • Supportive, team-based culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Competitive pay and benefits package

 

Responsibilities

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 mental disorders.

· Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.

· Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

· Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.

· Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.

· 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.

· Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.

· May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.

· May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

· Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.

· May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.

· 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

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.

· Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

 

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.

· 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.

 

VILLBH

 

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