Therapist I

Acadia Healthcare; South Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Rebound Behavioral Health in the United States is seeking a Therapist I to join our clinical team. The role provides direct services, including individual and group therapy, family sessions, and treatment planning in a coordinated inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and are eligible for licensure. The position offers a weekday schedule, collaborative team environment, and a pathway to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Eligibility for licensure (LMSW, LCSWA, LPCA, LMFTA, etc.).
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques to individuals and families to address emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions per treatment plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning and coordinate additional services.
• Maintain therapy documentation per standards and revise as needed.
• Maintain a caseload and participate in treatment team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Inpatient collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CBT

DBT

Trauma-informed care

Job description

Overview

Salary: $42,900- $68,650

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Rebound Behavioral Health is a leading provider of compassionate, evidence‑based behavioral health treatment for adults and adolescents. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high‑quality care in a supportive, therapeutic environment where patients can stabilize, heal, and build the skills needed for long‑term recovery.

We are seeking a motivated and mission‑driven Therapist I to join our clinical team. This role is ideal for early‑career clinicians who are passionate about mental health treatment and eager to grow within a collaborative hospital setting.

Position Summary

The Therapist I provides direct clinical services to patients, including group therapy, individual therapy, family sessions, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. This role works closely with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other clinical staff to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Eligibility for licensure (LMSW, LCSWA, LPCA, LMFTA, etc.)
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced inpatient environment

Preferred:

• Previous experience in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatry, or crisis services
• Familiarity with CBT, DBT, trauma‑informed care, or other evidence‑based practices

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 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible 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.

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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