Licensed Outpatient Therapist - Full-Time

West Pines Behavioral Hospital•Westminster, CO

3d•$38 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is hiring a full-time Licensed Outpatient Therapist. The hospital is a 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility serving Denver-area residents from its location in Westminster, Colorado. It is a joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare and provides inpatient and intensive outpatient services. The therapist provides psychotherapy and related clinical services to individuals and families with diagnosed emotional and mental disorders. The role includes conducting therapy, assessments and treatment planning; coordinating care and referrals; maintaining patient documentation and an assigned caseload; and collaborating 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.

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.
Provide initial treatment planning based on assessment, coordinate additional services and revise plans as needed.
Document therapy services according to 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 services in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to the treatment plan.
May educate and train staff in behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patients and their families.
Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers, address unmet patient needs and complaints, and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.