Licensed Outpatient Therapist - Full-Time

Acadia•Westminster, CO

9d•$38 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver-area residents from its Westminster, Colorado location. The hospital is a joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare and provides inpatient and intensive outpatient services. The Licensed Outpatient Therapist delivers therapeutic services to individuals and families with diagnosed emotional and mental disorders. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, discharge and after-care planning, documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team. Services may be provided in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field.
At least four years of experience as a therapist.
At least two years of experience with the facility's specific population.
State or national licensure for professional therapy providers.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate to each patient's treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Document therapy services in accordance with facility and professional standards, revising documentation as needed.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services appropriate to each patient's treatment plan.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to the treatment plan.
Evaluate patients' needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
Coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families, as needed.
Assist with staff education and training on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention, as needed.
Assist with training new clinical staff and interns, as needed.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, with patient safety as a priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.