Behavioral Health Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

Why You’ll Love Working Here

* Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans to keep you
and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.
* Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term
financial stability.
* Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement- because we invest in your
future.
* Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward
your expertise and dedication.

* Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off- giving you a good work/life balance
and time to recharge.

Role: Behavioral Health Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

Location: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center- Palmer, AK

Schedule:  Full Time- Days

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Therapist collaborates with the multidisciplinary care
team to support the psychosocial and emotional needs of patients. This role is
responsible for conducting functional assessments, developing treatment plans,
leading therapeutic interventions, and facilitating discharge planning to ensure
continuity of care. The Behavioral Health Therapist plays a key role in patient
and family engagement, crisis intervention, and care coordination across the
continuum.

Essential Functions

* Completes timely and accurate psychosocial assessments and functional
evaluations for assigned patients.
* Develops individualized plans of care based on patient needs, and actively
participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
* Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical providers, referral
sources, and community partners to support coordination and continuity of
care.
* Facilitates therapeutic interventions including individual, group, and/or
family therapy, based on scope of practice and patient needs.
* Supports discharge planning and resource navigation for post-hospital care.
* Documents all clinical interventions and communications in accordance with
facility, state, and federal regulations.
* Participates in staff development, orientation, and education of assigned
personnel or students.
* Responds appropriately to crisis situations, including implementation of
de-escalation strategies and emergency response protocols.
* Reports and documents unexpected incidents or adverse events, supporting
investigations and corrective actions when needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
* Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

* Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral
health field required
* 1-3 years prior behavioral health experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of human behavior, symptoms of mental illness, and therapeutic
interventions.
* Proficient in de-escalation, crisis management, and stress reduction
techniques.
* Strong understanding of managed care and community resource coordination.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
* Skilled in documentation, communication, and patient education.

Licenses and Certifications

* LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure preferred or
* LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor preferred
* BCLS - Basic Life Support required
* De-escalation training certification within 30 days of hire required
* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

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