Primary Therapist

Acadia•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Tucson is seeking a full-time Primary Therapist at its residential treatment center in Tucson, Arizona. The role diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, and may provide services in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The schedule is day shift and includes working one weekend day. The therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy in accordance with patient treatment plans; assesses patients and develops treatment and discharge plans; maintains an assigned caseload and required documentation; and collaborates with the treatment team and other staff. The position may also involve case management, after-care planning, referrals, staff education and training, and coordination of clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and families. A master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field and professional therapy licensure are required. Candidates must have at least four years of therapist experience, including at least two years with the facility's specific population. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire. 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.
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.
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 each patient's treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Maintain documentation of therapy services according to facility and professional standards, revising it as necessary.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services in accordance with patient treatment plans.
Provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings as applicable.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to treatment plans.
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 patients' needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist with 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

Sign-on bonus; the posting lists both $2,000 and $2,500.
Continuing education support and tuition reimbursement.
Supervision hours at no cost to the employee.
Opportunities for growth and learning at work.
Three medical plan levels.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
Basic Life/AD&D 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.