Outpatient Therapist & Transition Navigator

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a licensed therapist to assess, diagnose and deliver clinical services for behavioral health needs across children, adolescents, and adults. The role includes individual, group or family sessions and developing treatment plans.

The outpatient navigator supports continuity of care from inpatient to PHP/IOP or community services, collaborating with the treatment team and other departments to ensure seamless transitions and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services required.
• One or more years' experience with comparable patient population.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a 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, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• 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.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• 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.

Skills

Counseling

Empathy

Education

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

Job description

Sonora in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a licensed therapist to assess, diagnose and deliver clinical services for behavioral health needs across children, adolescents, and adults. The role includes individual, group or family sessions and developing treatment plans.

The outpatient navigator supports continuity of care from inpatient to PHP/IOP or community services, collaborating with the treatment team and other departments to ensure seamless transitions and high-quality patient care.