Therapist - Mental Health

• Key responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including ASAM criteria, biopsychosocial evaluations, and other required diagnostic tools within established timeframes.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, measurable treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Present assessment findings and treatment progress clearly during treatment team meetings and case reviews.
• Complete required ASAM documentation for admission, continued stay, transfers, and discharge, as applicable.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy services in accordance with program standards, including regular individual sessions and daily process groups.
• Facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducational, and experiential groups that promote insight, skill-building, accountability, and recovery-focused progress.
• Assist patients in identifying strengths, challenges, and barriers to recovery, adapting therapeutic approaches to meet diverse needs.
• Apply clinical judgment to support patient movement through appropriate levels of care and prepare patients for post-discharge recovery.
• Maintain regular communication with families and support systems, including family sessions and collateral contacts, as clinically indicated.
• Maintain appropriate communication with referral sources and external providers to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with case management and aftercare services to develop comprehensive discharge and continuing care plans addressing legal, financial, vocational, and psychosocial needs.
• Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and de-escalation interventions.
• Maintain professional boundaries and enforce program rules in a firm, fair, and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate adherence to ethical standards, patient confidentiality laws, and organizational policies.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes in accordance with organizational policies, licensure requirements, and accrediting body standards.
• Maintain secure clinical records and ensure documentation clearly reflects patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Participate in supervision, quality improvement activities, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related human services field that qualifies the individual to pursue professional clinical licensure.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience providing therapy in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment settings, strongly preferred.
• Active clinical license in the applicable state (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent), strongly preferred.
• Experience working in residential, inpatient, or detoxification levels of care, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal confidentiality regulations.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and clinical documentation requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Kipu preferred).

Apply now

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality behavioral health care and supporting patients on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply and join Banyan Treatment Centers.

Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.