Primary Therapist

Sierra Tucson•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a Full time Primary Therapist to work at our beautiful campus, located at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway, Tucson AZ. Sign on bonus of $2,500. SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday Day shift Benefits of working at Sierra Tucson: Residential Treatment Center: Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Company paid short term disability insurance Optional long term disability insurance 401k with Company match EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Employee Discount Program Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement Salary dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications PURPOSE STATEMENT: Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

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

Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
Company paid short term disability insurance
Optional long term disability insurance
401k with Company match
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Employee Discount Program
Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement

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