Specialty Therapist

Harboroaks; Saddlebrooke (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan levels

Dental and vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Tucson, a renowned residential treatment center in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Full-time Specialty Therapist with EMDR training. The role involves diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders across cognitive, affective or behavioral spectrums on a flexible 4- or 5-day schedule.

The campus offers comprehensive benefits and a focus on integrative care. Qualifications include a master’s degree and 8+ years of therapy experience with licensure; comprehensive documentation and collaboration

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field required.
• Eight+ years of therapy experience, with six+ years in the facility’s population preferred.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques to individuals and families to treat emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as part of the treatment plan.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services to required standards.
• Manage a caseload and participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Provide case management or discharge planning as needed; coordinate with families.

Skills

EMDR Training

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a Full time Specialty Therapist to work at our beautiful campus, located at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway, Tucson AZ.

Needs to be EMDR Trained

Schedule: Flexible work days for 4 or 5-day work week, time TBD

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

Benefits of working at Sierra Tucson: Residential Treatment Center:

• Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance


• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance


• Short Term and Long Term Insurance


• 401k with Company match


• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)


• Employee Discount Program


• Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement

*** Salary dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications ***

Responsibilities

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

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 patient 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 program or facilities are needed.


• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.


• May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.

• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.


• Eight or more years’ experience as a therapist with six 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.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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