Behavioral Health Therapist (Full-time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Glendale, CA

6h • $34 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides individualized patient assessments and behavioral treatments, understanding the developmental needs and range for each patient. Identifies and helps change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors in individuals. Works as part of a team of practitioners in the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required

Nice To Haves

• Certificate from college or technical school in mental health related education: Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Experience working with acute psychiatric inpatients: Preferred
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) or Prevention and Management of Violent Behavior (PVMB) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Preferred

Responsibilities

• Interprets patient's self report of behavior and/or appropriate psychological tests.
• Focuses on the restoration or improvement of physical, social and mental functioning of the patient.
• Focuses on ways in which people respond to their environment (behavior), and provides opportunities for them to learn healthy behavior in specific and observable ways, leading to a positive outcome (health).
• Implements/modifies treatment plan as appropriate to meet identified patient needs.
• Evaluates assigned individual patients, planning and implementing activity therapy sessions for both one-to-one and groups.
• Ensures group program components are appropriate to the needs of the client population.
• Initiates appropriate interventions for assigned patient/patient population.
• Maintains accurate records (e.g., patient attendance, supplies needed, etc.) in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level