Inpatient Therapist - BIRCH Hospital

RiverValley Behavioral Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health facility is seeking an Inpatient Therapist for its Birch Hospital program. The role involves delivering specialized clinical services to adolescents in a long-term psychiatric unit. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and collaborative therapeutic interventions, contributing significantly to youth recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field required.
• Minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of adolescents in the Birch Program.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices.

Skills

Assessment

Crisis Management

Trauma-Informed Care

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field

Job description

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The Inpatient Therapist for the Birch Program provides specialized clinical services to adolescents in a long-term inpatient psychiatric unit. This role supports youth recovery through comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, all delivered in accordance with professional standards and program goals.

Essential Functions

• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments of adolescents admitted to the Birch Program.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, addressing the unique needs of youth with complex mental health challenges.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Respond to crisis situations and participate in de-escalation and intervention planning.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups on coping skills, emotional regulation and social skills.
• Engage and support families through therapy sessions, psychoeducation and discharge planning.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and behavioral health staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans.
• Actively participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Stay current on advancements in adolescent mental health treatment and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of adolescents within the hospital and broader system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health field required (as determined by funding agencies).
• Minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferred; candidates with less experience who meet state requirements will be considered.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• Active licensure required (CSW, LCSW, LPCA, or LPCC).
• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong skills in assessment, intervention, crisis management, and trauma-informed care.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional resilience in a high-acuity environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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