Forensic Inpatient Therapist - Trauma-Informed Care & Risk

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a Therapist for our secure Forensic Unit in Valley Springs, CA. In this inpatient role, you will provide individual and group therapy, psychosocial and risk assessments, and evidence-based treatment planning for adults involved with the legal or criminal justice system.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will focus on stabilization, safety, and recovery, using trauma-informed and patient-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Active CA clinical license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/psychologist) required.
• Crisis intervention certification preferred (e.g., CPI).
• Experience in forensic mental health preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy in a secure forensic unit.
• Conduct psychosocial and forensic-informed assessments.
• Develop, implement, and update evidence-based treatment plans.
• Perform ongoing risk assessments and participate in safety planning.
• Document care in the electronic health record in a timely, accurate manner.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and legal partners.

Skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Forensic assessment

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Education

CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/LMFT/LPCC/Psychologist

Job description

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a Therapist for our secure Forensic Unit in Valley Springs, CA. In this inpatient role, you will provide individual and group therapy, psychosocial and risk assessments, and evidence-based treatment planning for adults involved with the legal or criminal justice system.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will focus on stabilization, safety, and recovery, using trauma-informed and patient-centered approaches.