Primary Therapist

Sierra Tucson•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Tucson is seeking a full-time Primary Therapist at its residential treatment center in Tucson, Arizona. The therapist diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders, including cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders. The role may provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings and follows a day-shift schedule that includes working one weekend day. The Primary Therapist applies psychotherapeutic techniques to individuals and families, provides individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate, conducts psychosocial assessments, and develops treatment and discharge plans. The therapist maintains assigned caseloads and clinical documentation, coordinates services and referrals, collaborates with the treatment team, and supports case management and after-care planning. The role may also involve educating staff, coordinating clinical or educational activities with patients and families, and helping train new clinical staff and interns. The position requires a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field; at least four years of therapist experience, including at least two years working with the facility's specific population; and state or national professional therapy licensure. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required, with training available upon hire and offered by the facility. First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements. Salary depends on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field.
Four or more years of experience as a therapist.
Two or more 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 each 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 necessary.
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 patient treatment plans.
Provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting as needed.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to treatment plans.
May educate and train staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
Evaluate patients’ 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; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints; prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus stated in the overview; another section lists a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
Continued education support and tuition reimbursement.
Supervision hours available at no cost to the employee.
Opportunities for growth and new learning at work.
Three medical plan levels.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health savings account (HSA).
Flexible spending accounts (FSA), including dependent care.
Basic life and AD&D insurance and supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
Optional long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount program.
Generous paid time off and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Professional development reimbursement.