Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders through individual, group, and family therapy. Manage patient caseloads, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate patient care.
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.
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.
Market context
In Arizona, allied health roles often see steady demand in outpatient and rehab settings, especially for candidates with hands-on patient care experience. This role may be competitive because employers often look for outpatient physical therapy experience, current CPR and First Aid, and a reliable work history. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certifications and outpatient background before applying.
