Inpatient Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Inpatient Therapist to provide evidence-based group and individual therapy, conduct psychosocial assessments, and maintain a clinical caseload within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, at least one year of experience with the target patient population, and licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field.
• One or more years’ experience working with the target patient population.
• Active state or national licensure eligibility for professional therapy providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based group therapy and individual sessions.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
• Maintain a clinical caseload and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and coordinate services as needed.
• Demonstrate a patient-centered, empathetic, and professional attitude at all times.

Skills

Therapy experience

Group therapy

Caseload management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling

Job description

Overview

$6000 Sign-On Bonus

Inpatient Therapist

Make an Impact When It Matters Most

Are you a compassionate, skilled therapist who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Join our inpatient treatment team and play a vital role in helping individuals , heal, and move forward during critical moments of care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide evidence-based group therapy

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments

• Create, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

• Maintain a clinical caseload

• Participate in treatment team meetings

• Evaluate patient needs

About Agave Ridge Behavioral Health

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital,locatedin Mesa, Arizona, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents ages 12-17, adultsage18 and older. We offer a safe and supportive environment where individuals who are in crisis can receive comprehensive care delivered with compassion and respect.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related therapeutic field

• Minimum of four (4) years of therapy experience, including at least two (2) years with the facility’s patient population

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful, hands-on clinical work in an inpatient setting

• Collaborative and supportive treatment team

• Opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives every day

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.

Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.

Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.

Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.

Maintain a caseload as assigned.

Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.

May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.

One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.