Summary

At Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital, our Therapist provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. This position is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic interventions, and coordinating care throughout the treatment continuum. Through collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment teams, the Therapist promotes recovery, enhances coping skills, supports successful discharge planning, and helps patients achieve their treatment goals while prioritizing safety, dignity, and quality of care.

Job description

Overview

At Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital, our Therapist provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. This position is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic interventions, and coordinating care throughout the treatment continuum. Through collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment teams, the Therapist promotes recovery, enhances coping skills, supports successful discharge planning, and helps patients achieve their treatment goals while prioritizing safety, dignity, and quality of care.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
One or more years' experience working with comparable patient population required.
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.

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.
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.

Company overview

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital is a state-of-the-art behavioral health facility located in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving as a critical resource for mental healthcare in the Upper Midwest region. Established through a strategic partnership between Fairview Health Services and Acadia Healthcare, this 144-bed facility represents a significant advancement in mental health treatment infrastructure. The hospital specializes in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for adults and seniors facing mental health disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychosis, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Operating with Joint Commission accreditation, Capitol Park employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused care within a patient-centered treatment model. The facility features a 105,500 square foot, five-story building designed with specialized therapeutic environments including anti-ligature safety features, gym facilities, outdoor garden spaces, and integrated primary care services. As an affiliate of Fairview Health Services, the largest mental healthcare provider in the Upper Midwest, Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital plays a vital role in expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services while maintaining a commitment to serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.