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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree required in a behavioral health field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology).
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring behavioral and therapeutic treatment programs.
• Must hold one of the following: LPC, LMSW, or LCSW.
• BLS certification required (must remain current).
• Must maintain all licensure and credentials in good standing throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an inpatient hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and document individualized mental health treatment goals as part of each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Provide evidence-based individual, group, milieu, and family psychotherapy aligned with program standards and the patient’s treatment needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify behavioral or psychiatric concerns interfering with rehabilitation or medical progress.
• Schedule and coordinate 1–2 weekly individual sessions and 1 family session per treatment plan expectations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and collaborate closely with medical, psychiatric, and therapy staff.
• Coordinate interventions with the full care team to ensure consistent, effective treatment across a specialized psychiatric-medical inpatient setting.
• Provide timely communication and clinical updates to the Program Director and Program Medical Director regarding treatment progress, concerns, and recommendations.
• Assist in establishing caseload and weekly group coverage with guidance from the Program Director.
• Contribute to discharge planning by providing recommendations and supporting transitions to outpatient, residential, or community-based care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation for all therapeutic sessions and patient encounters.
• Ensure alignment with facility policies, regulatory standards, and program expectations.
• Present professionally when representing the hospital to families, referral sources, and community partners.
• Provide both formal and informal guidance to staff regarding de-escalation techniques, psychoeducation, and effective clinical strategies.
• Support staff in managing behavioral concerns in a medically complex setting.
• Stay current with emerging research and therapeutic best practices related to adolescent psychiatric and behavioral health care.
• Participate in program development meetings to assess treatment fidelity and make recommendations for program refinement.
• Contribute to efforts that enhance the effectiveness, safety, and therapeutic quality of services delivered.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support clinical operations and patient care.