Sierra Tucson
Location
Tucson, Arizona
The Specialty Therapist will diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders by applying psychotherapeutic techniques in individual, group, and family settings. They are responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining clinical documentation while collaborating with the treatment team.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related therapeutic field. A minimum of eight years of experience as a therapist, including six years with the specific population, and professional licensure are required.
Overview Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a Full time Specialty Therapist to work at our beautiful campus, located at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway, Tucson AZ.
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 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. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required. Eight or more years’ experience as a therapist with six or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: 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. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. STU01
