PRN Therapist

acadiahealthcare· Counselor
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📍 LaPlace, LA, USOTHER

About this role

Overview

 

Our employees spoke and The Company listened! 2023 benefits include medical premiums decreased by 5%, HSA funding doubled and 401K employer match increased!

We are proud of our competitive benefits offering:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • 401K with employer match
  • PTO and Sick Time
  • EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financial assistance; life event preparation and more!

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 behavioral health disorders.
  • Conduct 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 and revise as necessary.
  • Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
  • 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 and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
  • 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

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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

· Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

 

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.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the PRN Therapist position at acadiahealthcare?
The salary for this PRN Therapist role at acadiahealthcare is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the PRN Therapist position at acadiahealthcare located?
This PRN Therapist role at acadiahealthcare is based in LaPlace, LA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the PRN Therapist role at acadiahealthcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a PRN Therapist role in the Counselor department at acadiahealthcare.
Which team or department does the PRN Therapist at acadiahealthcare belong to?
This PRN Therapist position is part of the Counselor department at acadiahealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the PRN Therapist position at acadiahealthcare?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to acadiahealthcare's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the PRN Therapist job at acadiahealthcare posted?
This PRN Therapist position at acadiahealthcare was posted on May 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
PRN Therapist
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