Behavioral Health Therapist PRN

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Education assistance

Job summary

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist who will collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to support the psychosocial and emotional needs of patients. The Therapist will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate therapeutic interventions to ensure continuity of care.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in a relevant field, 1-3 years of behavioral health experience, and essential crisis management skills. This position offers a supportive work environment focused on patient and family engagement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years prior behavioral health experience preferred.
• LMSW or LPC required with Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and functional evaluations.
• Develop individualized care plans and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Support discharge planning and resource navigation.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior and symptoms of mental illness

Proficient in de-escalation and crisis management

Strong understanding of managed care coordination

Skilled in documentation and communication

Education

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

Job description

Who We’re Looking For: Behavioral Health Therapist Who Make a Difference

We offer Future Security with 401(k) with matching

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Therapist collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to support the psychosocial and emotional needs of patients. This role is responsible for conducting functional assessments, developing treatment plans, leading therapeutic interventions, and facilitating discharge planning to ensure continuity of care. The Behavioral Health Therapist plays a key role in patient and family engagement, crisis intervention, and care coordination across the continuum.

Essential Functions

• Completes timely and accurate psychosocial assessments and functional evaluations for assigned patients.
• Develops individualized plans of care based on patient needs, 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 and patient needs.
• 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 implementation of de-escalation strategies and emergency response protocols.
• Reports and documents unexpected incidents or adverse events, supporting investigations and corrective actions when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required
• 1-3 years prior behavioral health experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of human behavior, symptoms of mental illness, and therapeutic interventions.
• Proficient in de-escalation, crisis management, and stress reduction techniques.
• Strong understanding of managed care and community resource coordination.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in documentation, communication, and patient education.

Licenses and Certifications

• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required or
• LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• De-escalation training certification within 30 days of hire required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred