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Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital

Therapist - Intensive Outpatient Unit

Riverview Behavioral Health Hospital, Texarkana, Arkansas, United States, 71854

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We are looking for a full‑time Therapist to join the Riverview Behavioral Health Team! Riverview is the premier psychiatric center in Texarkana, Arkansas, offering comprehensive inpatient care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 11‑17) with behavioral health and chemical dependency issues. This 62‑bed psychiatric hospital is part of the Acadia Healthcare system, a national provider of addiction, behavioral, and mental health treatment facilities.

This position will serve in our Intensive Outpatient Unit for adult patients.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

Excellent training program

Professional growth opportunities with defined career paths within the Acadia Healthcare family

Purpose Statement Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

Essential Functions

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 outpatient 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 programs or facilities are needed.

May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education & Experience

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Arkansas state licensure for professional therapy providers required: LMSW/LCSW or LPC/LAC

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.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Mental Health Care

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