Inpatient Therapist - Full Time

Acadia•Wichita Falls, TX

About The Position

Red River Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate, qualified Licensed Inpatient Therapist to support patients’ emotional and psychological well-being through therapeutic activities and structured programming. The therapist plans, facilitates, and evaluates individual and group activities and collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to support treatment outcomes. Services may be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The role includes applying psychotherapeutic techniques to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders; assessing patients and developing initial treatment and discharge plans; conducting individual, group, or family sessions as appropriate; coordinating and revising services; maintaining required clinical documentation and an assigned caseload; and participating in treatment team meetings. Case management and discharge or aftercare planning may also be required. The therapist is expected to maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, address patient concerns, and prioritize patient safety. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current LMFT, LPC, or LMSW license is required, or eligibility for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Human Services field.
One or more years of experience working with a comparable patient population.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy sessions as appropriate to each patient’s treatment plan.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as necessary.
Document therapy services in accordance with facility and professional standards.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate patient services.
Provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting as needed.
Perform case management and discharge or aftercare planning as needed.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; address patient concerns and prioritize safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.