THERAPIST (LICENSED); Not Remote - Monday to Friday

UHS•Benton, AR

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team at Rivendell Behavioral Health Services, an 80-bed acute care behavioral health facility in Benton, Arkansas. The role provides direct patient care, including social assessments, treatment plans, individual, group, family, and special-focus-group psychotherapy, and discharge and continuing-care plans. The Therapist interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities, and ensures quality patient care and compliance with Joint Commission standards, Arkansas State Health Department requirements, and other regulatory standards. The position is onsite and follows a Monday-to-Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posting describes opportunities for continuing education, skills diversification, and career advancement, as well as support from peer therapists and leadership.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Counseling Psychology from an accredited university.
Appropriate state licensure, including LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, or LPE; licensure must be maintained.
Current CPR or BLS certification; training is offered at the facility.
Current Handle with Care training and Verbal De-escalation training; training is offered at the facility.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of psychiatric treatment experience, preferred, along with experience in individual, group, and family therapy.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Arkansas laws governing services to adults, preferred.
Basic knowledge of educational, psychological, and social service systems related to special education and behavior treatment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete social assessments.
Formulate treatment plans.
Provide individual, group, family, and special-focus-group psychotherapy.
Complete discharge and continuing-care plans.
Interface with referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities.
Ensure quality patient care and compliance with Joint Commission standards, State Health Department requirements, and other regulatory standards.