Licensed Inpatient Psychiatric Therapist (PT - Weekends)

Acadia Healthcare; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative behavioral health facility is seeking passionate individuals for a part-time weekend position. This role involves applying psychotherapeutic techniques to support individuals and families facing emotional and behavioral health challenges. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality care. Join a supportive environment that values empathy and professionalism, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the community's mental health. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plan with 401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Paid sick leave

Extended sick leave

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a therapeutic field required.
• 4+ years experience as a therapist, with 2+ years in the specific population.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques to treat emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct assessments and develop discharge plans for patients.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided.

Skills

Psychotherapeutic techniques

Psychosocial assessment

Case management

Therapeutic crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Counseling

Job description

Overview

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver area residents located at 11455 Huron Street, Westminster, CO. Opened in December 2024, West Pines is a joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient services to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health care in the Denver metro area.

We are seeking passionate people with a caring attitude. Apply today!

This is a weekend, part-time position, Sat & Sun 8a-4p.

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 health disorders.
• Conduct 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 and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• 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.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

• 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 Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• State License required (Ex. LCSW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LAC).
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with 401k match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid sick leave & Extended sick leave

Salary Range: $58,240 - $81,723

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 to providing equalemployment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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