Licensed Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Northglenn (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pines Behavioral Hospital, a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving the Denver area, is seeking a licensed therapist to join our clinical team at Westminster, CO. You will deliver individual, group or family therapy and contribute to treatment planning and discharge coordination.

Qualified candidates have a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling, 4+ years as a therapist, state or national licensure, CPR/de-escalation training, and a compassionate,

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to individuals and families for treating emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning based on assessment and coordinate additional services as needed.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services to each patient according to standards.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned and participate in treatment team meetings.
• May provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings and coordinate care with families.

Skills

Therapy

Caseload management

Empathy

Education

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

Job description

West Pines Behavioral Hospital, a new 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving the Denver area, is seeking a licensed therapist to join our clinical team at Westminster, CO. You will deliver individual, group or family therapy and contribute to treatment planning and discharge coordination.

Qualified candidates have a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling, 4+ years as a therapist, state or national licensure, CPR/de-escalation training, and a compassionate,