The Behavioral Health Therapist II - Inpatient is a Master's prepared professional in the field of Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Responsible for meeting with patients to complete psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, as well as provides individual, group and family therapy as deemed appropriate for each individual patient. Conducts case management activities as well as discharge planning, and maintains appropriate documentation. The Therapist II provides appropriate therapeutic and educational interventions, services and is knowledgeable about community resources. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications - External

Certifications and Licensures:

• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Required: Driver’s license- Program Specific
• Required: LMHC (Mental Health)
• Or: LMFT (Marriage and Family)
• Or: LCSW (Social Work)

Education:

• Required: Master’s in Counseling
• Or: Master’s in Health Education
• Or: Master’s in Human Services
• Or: Master’s in Social Work
• Or: Master’s in Related Field
• Or: Master’s in Nursing
• Or: Master’s in Psychology

Experience:

• Required: 2 years in Mental Health
• Or: 2 years in Child
• Or: 2 years in Counseling
• Or: 2 years in Substance Abuse
• Or: 2 years in Psychology

Specific Skills:

• Required: Work with a team
• Required: Written and verbal communication skills
• Required: Interpersonal skills
• Required: Work with minimal supervision
• Required: Customer service skills
• Required: Clinical skills appropriate to position
• Required: Organizational skills
• Required: Computer skills appropriate to position
• Required: Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to position
• Required: Critical thinking