Therapist - Behavioral Health

About This Role

Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for patients facing mental health and addiction challenges at a behavioral health hospital. This role focuses on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process
• Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources
• Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment
• Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills
• Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology
• Current unencumbered clinical license

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required. Accepting Psychologist with a master's degree in psychology. Accepting Married and Family Therapist (MFT) Master's degree with License.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients

Benefits

Certifications