Licensed Outpatient Therapist - Full-Time

Acadia Healthcare•Westminster, CO

About The Position

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver-area residents. Located in Westminster, Colorado, the hospital is a joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare and provides inpatient and intensive outpatient services. The Licensed Outpatient Therapist applies psychotherapeutic interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders, working with individuals and families in coordination with the patient’s treatment plan. Services may be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

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 patient 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 the patient’s treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Create initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Document therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising documentation as necessary.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services consistent with the 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.
May educate and train staff in behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
May assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.