Conway Behavioral Health·Conway, Arkansas
Assess, diagnose, and provide clinical psychotherapeutic services to individuals and families with behavioral health disorders. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting therapy sessions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: Assess, diagnose and provide clinical services for those with behavioral health disorders
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 behavioral disorders. · Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan. · Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient. · Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary. · Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard. · 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. · May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed. · 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 Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required. · One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider. · 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. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services with at least one year of experience with a comparable patient population. Candidates must hold or be eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider and obtain CPR and de-escalation certifications.
Market context
Therapist roles in Arkansas often draw steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates who can support a comparable patient population. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a master’s degree, licensure or licensure eligibility, and relevant hands-on experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure path and match your experience to the patient group before applying.
