Primary Therapist
Sierra Tucson
Summary
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.
Job description
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 outpatient 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 programs or facilities are needed.
- May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
- 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.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
- Four or more years' experience as a therapist with two or more years' experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
- 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.
Benefits
- Sign On Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Supervision Hours
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k) Matching
- EAP
- Employee Discount Program
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Professional Development Reimbursement
Company overview
Sierra Tucson is a premier behavioral health treatment center located in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery services. Established as a leading residential treatment facility, Sierra Tucson provides integrated care for a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health issues. The facility is renowned for its holistic approach that combines evidence-based clinical therapies with experiential and wellness modalities. Sierra Tucson offers personalized treatment programs that incorporate psychiatric care, individual and group therapy, family programming, and specialized tracks for trauma, mood disorders, and addiction recovery. The center operates within a serene desert environment that supports healing and recovery, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals. As a respected provider in the behavioral health industry, Sierra Tucson has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals seeking transformative recovery experiences.