Acute Psychiatric Therapist – Hospital Crisis Care

AltaPointe Health Systems; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EastPointe Hospital in Daphne, Alabama, is seeking a licensed therapist to provide individual, group, and family therapy in an acute psychiatric setting for adults and adolescents. The role involves crisis assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

A Master’s degree in a mental health discipline is required, with licensure as appropriate. The therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline is required.
• Experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Ability to assess and evaluate patients using DSM criteria and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Formulates treatment plans with consumer and family/guardian input.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Respond to crisis situations and deescalate as needed; assist with seclusion/restraint per policy.
• Document assessments and treatment plans in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with treatment team to ensure patient care meets standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Education

Master’s degree in mental health

Job description

EastPointe Hospital in Daphne, Alabama, is seeking a licensed therapist to provide individual, group, and family therapy in an acute psychiatric setting for adults and adolescents. The role involves crisis assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

A Master’s degree in a mental health discipline is required, with licensure as appropriate. The therapist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments,