Behavioral Health Therapist: Team Leader (Full‑Time)

Unity Health; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Jacksonville, AR is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide individual and group therapies on the Behavioral Health unit. The role requires a master\'s degree in social work and strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

The therapist will oversee case management, assist with patient intake and discharge planning, work with families, and coordinate aftercare services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or equivalent.
• Previous healthcare experience as a Bachelor's Level Therapist in a behavioral health setting.
• Must have completed hospital and unit orientation period to act as a team leader.
• Excellent communication, leadership and growth orientation.
• Ability to adapt to changing physician demands and manage priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality individual and group therapies on the Behavioral Health unit.
• Oversee case management services and coordinate discharge planning and aftercare.
• Receive patients, work with families, and assist in placement at discharge.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care based on patient needs and unit staffing requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership and supervision of team members in patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Budgeting

Scheduling

Counseling

Interdisciplinary coordination

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Unity Health in Jacksonville, AR is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide individual and group therapies on the Behavioral Health unit. The role requires a master\'s degree in social work and strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

The therapist will oversee case management, assist with patient intake and discharge planning, work with families, and coordinate aftercare services.