Behavioral Health Therapist - Impactful Care & Benefits

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay and full benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. The role supports psychosocial needs, develops treatment plans, and leads therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master’s in a behavioral health field and 1–3 years of related experience, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field is required.
• 1–3 years of behavioral health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of human behavior, symptoms of mental illness, and therapeutic interventions.
• De-escalation, crisis management, and stress reduction techniques.
• Understanding of managed care and community resource coordination.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments and functional evaluations for assigned patients.
• Develops individualized plans of care and actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical providers, referral sources, and community partners to support coordination and continuity of care.
• Facilitates therapeutic interventions including individual, group, and/or family therapy, based on scope of practice.
• Supports discharge planning and resource navigation for post-hospital care.
• Documents all clinical interventions and communications in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Participates in staff development, orientation, and education of assigned personnel or students.
• Responds appropriately to crisis situations, including de-escalation strategies and emergency response protocols.

Skills

Human behavior understanding

De-escalation techniques

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. The role supports psychosocial needs, develops treatment plans, and leads therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master’s in a behavioral health field and 1–3 years of related experience, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.