Mental Health Therapist

Suvida Healthcare • Tucson, AZ

6d

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) provides individual, group, and family therapy services and coordinates care with the clinical team, including the psychiatric provider. The therapist works with ancillary staff to identify resources and support as part of treatment plans intended to improve patient health outcomes.

The role includes assessing patients, establishing treatment goals, providing counseling and psychotherapy, and evaluating the progress and effectiveness of interventions. The MHT collaborates with patients, families, providers, and community organizations; documents treatment; coordinates patient care planning; and offers clinical consultation and education to staff and community partners. The position also serves as lead therapist regarding trauma and personality disorders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling.
• Hold one of the following independent licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Limited or provisional licenses are not accepted.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendations for treatment planning and implementation.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a sympathetic nature.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of professional experience is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health counseling services.
• Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
• Administer individual and group therapy, and provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations and document therapies and treatment.
• Evaluate progress and the effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Provide patients with information about resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
• Work directly with patients, families, providers, and community providers to support active, collaborative care.
• Provide assessment, social services, and counseling to patients and families regarding social, psychological, financial, and family situations.
• Assist with direct patient care as needed.
• Initiate and conduct educational programs for staff as needed.
• Market and provide community education on therapeutic services.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with outside community health and social agencies, and reach out to the community to develop resources for patient needs.
• Conduct health and wellness training programs with outside organizations.
• Function as lead therapist regarding trauma and personality disorders, providing clinical consultation to staff.
• Provide clinical consultation to clinical staff on mental health issues affecting patient populations, including geriatric patients and patients with substance use disorders.
• Interpret and communicate relevant patient and family information, including social history, to staff and providers.
• Coordinate planning, make recommendations, and facilitate decision-making concerning individual patient care plans, especially regarding the home situation.
• Plan treatments and review provider cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level