Full Time Adjunctive Therapist 7:00am-5:30pm

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

2 months ago

NevadaFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Full Time Adjunctive Therapist 7:00am-5:30pm in United States. The Adjunctive Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting therapy programs. Instructs or supervises patients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic psychiatric treatment program.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and direct therapeutic recreational programs and activities for patients.

Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.

Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.

Observe, analyze, and record patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in United States.

Key Skills

Therapy Program PlanningTreatment Plan DevelopmentTherapy Session ConductPatient ObservationProgress DocumentationCounselingLeisure Activity InstructionSpecial Needs SupportMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient AssessmentGroup Behavior KnowledgeProfessional Boundaries MaintenanceBLS (CPR)CPI Training

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Fitness, Art, or a related field is required, and a current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) license is preferred. Candidates need one year of experience in inpatient adjunctive therapy and basic knowledge of human behavior, assessment, and group dynamics.

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Position Insights

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Nevada.

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Therapy Program Planning, Treatment Plan Development, Therapy Session Conduct, Patient Observation, Progress Documentation, Counseling, Leisure Activity Instruction, Special Needs Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Adjunctive Therapist plans, organizes, directs, and conducts therapy programs, instructing or supervising patients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic psychiatric treatment plan. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans based on needs assessments and documenting patien...

Benefits package: Dental coverage, Vision coverage, 401k participation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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