MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Mena Regional Health System; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mena Regional Health System seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to assist in the development and implementation of a high quality behavioral health treatment program.

Under the direction of the Program Director and Clinical Director, you will provide high quality patient care with advanced skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, group, individual and family treatment, working as a member of the interdisciplinary team and serving all age groups.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health required or equivalent.
• Arkansas licence (LCSW/LMSW/LPE-I/LPC/LAC/LMFT) preferred.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience post-master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care with advanced skills in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Engage in group, individual and family treatments as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and Clinical Director to support program goals.
• Serve patients of all ages and participate in community relations as needed.

Skills

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Education

LCSW/LMSW/LPC/LAC/LMFT licenses (Arkansas)

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Job Title : Behavioral Health Therapist

Cedar Haven

Job Grade 8

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary : At the direction and control of the Program Director and Clinical Director, the Behavioral Health Therapist assists in the development and implementation of a high quality behavioral health treatment program.

Reports to : Clinical Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying advanced skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment and family treatment.
• Responsible to function as a member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in the community relations program.
• Capable of working under pressure, organizing and prioritizing work effectively in order to meet necessary deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Works closely with Program Director for optimal patient outcomes.
• Serves all age groups
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications:Must possess Masters Behavioral Health Licensure in Arkansas Independent preferred as one of the following: Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Psychological Examiner Independent (LPE-I), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Experience: Minimum of two years clinical experience post master’s degree preferred, but not required. Preferred EMDR training