Primary Therapist

Sierra Tucson • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our employees spoke and The Company listened! 2023 benefits include medical premiums decreased by 5%, HSA funding doubled and 401K employer match increased! We are proud of our competitive benefits offering: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO and Sick Time, EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financial assistance; life event preparation and more! The Primary Therapist applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families. This role involves conducting individual, group, and family therapy, performing psychosocial assessments, developing and revising treatment and discharge plans, maintaining detailed documentation, and managing an assigned caseload. The therapist will participate in treatment team meetings, collaborate with staff, and may provide services in inpatient or patient settings. Additional duties include case management, after-care planning, and potentially assisting in staff training on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention, coordinating clinical activities, and evaluating patient needs for referrals. The position also involves assisting in the training of new clinical staff and interns, and providing clinical guidance to other personnel. A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients is essential, with a focus on resolving complaints and prioritizing patient safety.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
• Six or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
• Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or patient setting.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
• Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other program or facilities are needed.
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
• May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• PTO and Sick Time
• EAP program that includes employee and family counseling; financial assistance; life event preparation and more!
• Medical premiums decreased by 5%
• HSA funding doubled
• 401K employer match increased

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees