Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conway Regional Health System is seeking a licensed behavioral health therapist to deliver individual and group therapies on the Behavioral Health unit. You will oversee case management, coordinate patient intake, family involvement, discharge planning, and arrange immediate aftercare services to ensure smooth transitions.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work or Counseling and current licensure or eligibility for licensure; provisional licenses may be considered.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work or Counseling is required.
• Current licensure in field related to required degree OR be eligible for licensure exam.
• Must have current Provisional License granted by the appropriate State Licensing Board if licensure is pending or test has not been completed
• Must pass licensure exam within one year of employment
• Previous healthcare experience as a Bachelor's level case manager in a behavioral health setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide quality individual and group therapies on the Behavioral Health unit.
• Oversee case management services for patients on the unit.
• Assist in receiving patients, working with families and placement at discharge.
• Coordinate immediate aftercare services for transitions of care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

Master's in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Overview

The Therapist will provide quality individual and group therapies, as well as oversee case management services to patients on the Behavioral health unit using professional standards, and according to their licensure and or certification. The therapist will assist in receiving patients, working with families and placement of patients at discharge, as well as coordinating immediate aftercare services.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

This position is a designated as "Safety Sensitive Position" under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to Patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.

Qualifications

1. Master's in Social Work or Counseling, required
2. Current licensure in field related to required degree OR be eligible for licensure exam.
   1. Must have current Provisional License granted by the appropriate State Licensing Board if official licensure is pending or test has not been completed
   2. Must pass licensure exam within one year of employment
3. Previous healthcare experience as a Bachelor's level case manager in a behavioral health setting, preferred