Program Therapists (Behavioral Health) - Open To New Grads!

Job Details

• Therapist-in-Training Role
• Competitive Salary
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Excellent Benefits
• Full Time Permanent Position
• $7500 Sign-On Bonus
• On-Site Porgram Therapist for an Eating Disorder Treatment Facility in Denver

Job Summary

As a Program Therapist, you can expect to be a part of team that delivers hands-on treatment, group therapy sessions and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. Our Program Therapists are responsible for facilitating therapeutic groups based on core curriculum.

The Program Therapist offers milieu support, de-escalation and behavior coaching to patients in IP/Res and PHP programs. You will build on your education in this therapist in training role!

Responsibilities

• Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
• Facilitate curriculum-based therapeutic groups
• Milieu Management
• Documentation of groups, meals, patient check-ins, and observations
• De-escalation and crisis management
• Bathroom monitoring/flush checks
• Behavior coaching
• Conducts self-harm and suicide safety checks
• Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
• Cross-train across the levels of care within your program

Requirements

Program Therapist I:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the variety of ways clients express stress reactions both behaviorally (e.g., avoidance, aggression, passivity) and psychologically/emotionally (e.g., hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive memories)
• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
• 6 months of milieu experience or group therapy experience required
• Bachelors degree required (mental health or related field preferred)
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training

Program Therapist II:

• Knowledge and application of Trauma Informed Care
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques and ACT/DBT skills training
• Flexibility with schedule and team assignment
• 6 months experience of milieu or group therapy preferred
• Group curriculum, facilitation and therapeutic milieu skills
• Pursuing a clinical associate/intern license strongly preferred
• Within 12 months of Masters degree in mental health or related field required