Therapist

Acadia Healthcare; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is opening a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa in partnership with Methodist Health System. We are seeking full-time therapists to assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for behavioral health disorders.

The role requires licensure, a master's degree in a therapeutic field, and 2+ years of experience with the target population. Responsibilities include psychotherapy delivery, assessment, discharge planning, and collaboration with a

Qualifications

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
• Two or more years’ experience as a therapist; one or more years with the facility’s population.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to individuals and families for emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any needed services and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• 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.
• 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 and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• 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 as assigned.

Skills

Psychotherapy techniques

Assessment

Documentation

Caseload management

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

Job description

Overview

We are looking for full-time Therapists for our new Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital!

What would you do in this role?

You would be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and providing clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders.

Methodist Health System, the region’s most established not-for-profit provider, has partnered with Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest standalone behavioral health company, to open a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This marks Acadia’s first acute psychiatric facility in Iowa, expanding much-needed access to behavioral health services across Southwest Iowa and the Greater Omaha area. Just minutes from downtown Omaha, Council Bluffs blends small-town charm with city convenience—offering affordable living, great schools, and a strong sense of community—making it an ideal location for this important new facility.

Scheduled to open in June 2026, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital will offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child & adolescent care, PHP/IOP, and ECT. The facility will play a vital role in addressing the region’s significant behavioral health bed shortage.

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 253 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,200 beds in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,500 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is toLead Care With Lightand our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Our employees spoke and The Company listened! 2023 benefits include medical premiums decreased by 5%, HSA funding doubled and 401K employer match increased!

We are proud of our competitive benefits offering:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• PTO and Sick Time
• EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financial assistance;life event preparation and more!

Responsibilities

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 behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct 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 and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• 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.
• 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 and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

• 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

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
• Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

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