Therapist 1

Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital in Texarkana, Arkansas seeks a licensed clinical professional to assess, diagnose and provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults with behavioral health and chemical dependency needs.

This 62-bed inpatient center emphasizes evidence-based care, collaborative treatment planning, and ongoing patient safety, with opportunities to work in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services is required.
• One or more years’ experience with behavioral health populations is required.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers, or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions for diagnosed disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions per treatment plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning and coordinate needed services.
• Maintain therapy documentation according to standards.
• Maintain assigned caseload and participate in team meetings.
• May work inpatient or outpatient and assist in discharge planning.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Purpose Statement

Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders.

Riverview is the premier psychiatric center in Texarkana, Arkansas, where children, adolescents, and adults can receive comprehensive inpatient help for the mental health challenges that have disrupted their lives. We are a 62‑bed psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 11‑17) who are suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues.

Riverview Behavioral Health is part of the Acadia Healthcare system, a provider of addiction, behavioral and mental health treatment facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with a comparable patient population required.
• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligibility for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.

Licenses, Designations, and Certifications

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligibility for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• 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 regulations.

Essential Functions

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating 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 revise 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 toward customers at all times. 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.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.