Behavioral Health Therapist

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Poplar Bluff, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to support patients’ psychosocial and emotional needs. The role includes conducting functional assessments, developing treatment plans, leading therapeutic interventions, and facilitating discharge planning to promote continuity of care. The therapist also supports patient and family engagement, crisis intervention, and care coordination across the continuum. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional rotating weekends.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
State licensure as an LMSW (Licensed Medical Social Worker) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
De-escalation training certification within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of human behavior, symptoms of mental illness, and therapeutic interventions.
Proficiency in de-escalation, crisis management, and stress-reduction techniques.
Strong understanding of managed care and community resource coordination.
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Skills in documentation, communication, and patient education.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of prior behavioral health experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Complete timely and accurate psychosocial assessments and functional evaluations for assigned patients.
Develop individualized plans of care and participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Communicate with patients, families, medical providers, referral sources, and community partners to support care coordination and continuity.
Facilitate individual, group, and/or family therapeutic interventions based on scope of practice and patient needs.
Support discharge planning and navigation of resources for post-hospital care.
Document clinical interventions and communications in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
Participate in staff development, orientation, and education of assigned personnel or students.
Respond to crises, including using de-escalation strategies and emergency response protocols.
Report and document unexpected incidents or adverse events and support investigations and corrective actions when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.