Licensed Therapist

West Pines Behavioral Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pines Behavioral Health seeks a Licensed Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy in a clinical setting. You will join a supportive team focused on helping patients build healthier lives.

The role involves providing individual, group, or family therapy, developing treatment plans, and coordinating discharge and aftercare as needed. A Master's degree and state licensure are required with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Four or more years' experience as a therapist with two or more years' experience with the facility's population.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques to individuals and families to treat emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as per treatment plan.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments and coordinate related services.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field

Job description

Licensed Therapist - West Pines Behavioral Health

Shift: 4 - 10 hour shifts

Join West Pines Behavioral Health as a Licensed Therapist and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals in a clinical setting. Be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping patients build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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

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 mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• 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, revising as necessary.
• 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, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• 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

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 or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• 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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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