Therapist

Freeman Health System; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Joplin, MO seeks a Therapist for our Psychiatric Practices to provide outpatient services and, as needed, inpatient services. You will deliver individual and group therapy, guided by trauma-informed care.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaborative work with an interdisciplinary team, and adherence to accrediting standards and local guidelines. This is a full-time position offering professional growth within a not-for-profit health system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• Experience in inpatient/outpatient behavioral health preferred.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, marital, and family counseling in alignment with contractual agreement.
• Complete diagnostic intake assessments to ensure medical necessity and provide referrals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans within expected time frame using evidence-based practices.
• Provide crisis services for patients during regular daytime operations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team within Psychiatric Practices and other program components.

Skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Job description

Therapist### TherapistApply: OC Hope Spring: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR112652**Job Description Summary**: The Therapist within the Psychiatric Practices is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of therapeutic services. Therapist is responsible for delivering a full range of outpatient services. Therapist may also provide inpatient services as requested. Therapist provides services to individuals and groups impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. Therapist demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. Therapist will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. Therapist reports to the Assistant Director of Adult Psychiatric Practices.**Education:*** Must hold at least a Master's Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field. **Preferred Qualifications/Work Experiences:*** Experience in inpatient/outpatient behavioral health setting.* Experience providing individual and group therapy.**Responsibilities:*** Responsible for providing individual, group, marital, and family counseling in alignment with contractual agreement.* Completes diagnostic intake assessments to ensure medical necessity is present and provides appropriate referrals based on client needs.* Develops individualized treatment plans within expected time frame, consistent with evidence-based practices.* Provides crisis services for patients during regular daytime operations* Adheres to system quality and documentation standards as identified by accrediting agencies, Center and program policies and procedures, and local, state and federal guidelines.* Displays willingness to assist with needs of other programs or services.* Displays professionalism with clients, colleagues and administrative staff.* Responsible for regularly collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of providers within Psychiatric Practices and other program components of the Center.* Perform all other duties as assigned. **Physical Requirements:*** Normal office environment.* Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting.* Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.* Requires ability to remain calm during stressful events, to occasionally work irregular hours, and work with exasperated individuals.* Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.* TB test upon hire.### Freeman About UsLocally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.