Inpatient Therapist - Full Time

Acadia Healthcare; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Licensed Inpatient Therapist (LMFT, LPC, or LMSW) to join the team. You will enhance patient well-being through individual and group therapy, with collaboration across interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities include assessments, discharge planning, treatment planning, and maintaining accurate documentation. A compassionate, professional approach and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field.
• One or more years of experience with comparable patient population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychotherapy to individuals and families as part of treatment.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Conduct individual, group, or family sessions per treatment plan.
• Develop initial treatment plans and coordinate needed services.
• Document therapy services per facility and professional standards.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and track progress.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff.
• Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
• Assist with case management and aftercare planning as required.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, professional attitude and address patient concerns.

Skills

Therapy techniques

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

MSW / Psychology

Job description

Overview

Licensed Inpatient Therapist (LMFT, LPC, or LMSW)

Red River Behavioral Health Hospital

Required Licensure:

• Current LMFT, LPC, or LMSW license required.

Education Required:

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

We are seeking a compassionate and qualified individual to join our team as a Licensed Inpatient Therapist at Red River Behavioral Health Hospital. In this role, you will play an essential role in enhancing the emotional and psychological well-being of our patients through therapeutic activities and structured programming.

Your clinical expertise in planning, facilitating, and evaluating group and individual activities, along with close collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams, will directly support positive treatment outcomes.

Red River Behavioral Health Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services, and as a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

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.

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