Outpatient Program Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Outpatient Program Therapist for PRN per diem coverage. The role entails psychosocial assessments, group and family therapy, and collaboration with the treatment team to plan care, discharge needs, and referrals.

The therapist must have a master’s degree in a behavioral health field, two years of professional counseling experience, and Arizona licensure (LAC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW) or eligibility for clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related behavioral health field; two years of professional counseling experience.
• Minimum 2 years full-time behavioral health experience in a psychiatric health care facility; direct group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
• Arizona licensure to engage in behavioral health; LAC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW required; Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and therapeutic treatment skills.
• Conduct group and family therapy sessions.
• Participate in treatment team planning and discharge planning.
• Make referrals and coordinate with referral sources and hospital departments; crisis intervention.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Education

Master's degree in counseling / social work / psychology

Job description

PRN/ Per Diem

Responsibilities

Outpatient Program Therapist

The Outpatient Program Therapist provides clinical social services and therapeutic treatment skills to enable patients to achieve their optimal level of emotional and behavioral health. The Outpatient Program Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, discharge planning/ case management services, making referrals, crisis intervention and acting as a liaison with referral sources and other departments within the hospital.

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital,

an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of outpatient and outpatient services to the people of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix, Arizona metro area. Our 120-bed facility will offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

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Via Linda BH Website

Qualifications

Skills / Requirements

• A master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a closely related behavioral health field and two years of professional counseling experience in a substance abuse or mental health treatment program OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time behavioral health experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills. A combination of education, licensure and experience and/ or student internship hours may be considered.
• Licensure issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to engage in the practice of behavioral health in Arizona. LAC, LPC, LMSW or LCSW Required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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