Outpatient Therapist

JobID: 31859

Category: Health Care Services

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-10-15T20:46:17+00:00

JobShift:

Is Grant Funded: No

Regular, Full-Time | Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm | Pay: Salaried, paygrade 13, pay is dependent on experience

Weekly earned wage access is an option for this position

Job Purpose or Objective(s): As the Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide counseling to individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. You will report to Behavioral Health leadership.

Primary Tasks:

• Provide assessment and stabilization for individuals who may be experiencing mental health crises.

• Counsel individuals to process crisis issues associated with, but not limited to; addictions and substance abuse, family, marital problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, aging and any other emotional stressors.

• Provide Behavioral Health services, self-care plan development, coping skills, motivational interviewing, and related integrated Behavioral Health services.

• Work closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and preventive program services staff encountering patients in all medical clinic settings

• Refer patients for inpatient treatment services, arrange for transportation, and provide any necessary documentation to facilities.

• Prepare and maintain all treatment records, maintain confidentiality of patient records, and upholds patient safety standards.

• Serves as liaison between medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside agencies.

• Provide services in a range of hospital settings including: family practice, ER, pediatrics, med-surge women's health, etc.

• Interpret and assist in resolving problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.

• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments, refer for continuing services, or develop treatment plans.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related human services from a nationally accredited college or university
• Under supervision for Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LADC-MH, LMFT)
• Two [2] years of experience in a behavioral health setting