What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Therapist - Adult Behavioral Health Unit position at Baxter Health?
Behavioral Health / 6 South (Geriatric), 3 South (Adult) – Behavioral Health Therapist
Come to Baxter Health and join the mental health team. We have the privilege of being able to provide excellent care to patients during acute mental health crisis. We enjoy our jobs and love to have fun. We are professional, respectful, always working toward uplifting each other, and ensuring we do our very best every day. Our Adult Behavioral Health is a 16-bed unit for patients age 18 and above, while our Geriatric Behavioral Health is a 19-bed unit for patients age 55 and above. Having both behavioral units, we are able to place patients on the most appropriate unit based on each individual’s need and primary diagnosis of mental illness requiring acute inpatient treatment. Patients are required to attend individual and group psychotherapy, activity therapy, and daily visits with providers. Our behavioral unit teams are actively engaged with each patient, building relationships and providing education to each patient throughout the shift. If behavioral health is your passion, we are the unit for you!
Behavioral Health Therapist - Position Highlights:
- Clinical Experience: An ANCC Magnet® Recognized nursing program
- Clinical Leader: Featuring state-of-the-art equipment within a comfortable, family-friendly hospital environment recognized for being in the forefront of medicine and continually setting standards for quality healthcare in the Ozarks Region.
- Employee-Centric: 2019-2023 Best Places to Work in Arkansas
Behavioral Health Therapist - Responsibilities:
- Provide quality and organized psychotherapy and social services for identified clients and families, with special emphasis on treatment and discharge planning needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant regulations and standards regarding the provision of social services and implementation of treatment and discharge planning.
- Assure the collection and evaluation of social services and discharge planning data according to organization policy, demonstrates professional behavior, and supports philosophy of Baxter Regional Medical Center.
Behavioral Health Therapist - Job Requirements:
Education: Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work or related master’s degree program (i.e., counseling, etc.) required
Licensure: Current Arkansas Social Work license (LCSW/LMSW) in good standing or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) required
Experience: Two to three years of clinical experience with older persons, and hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
Certifications: BLS required
Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.
Behavioral Health Therapist - Safety Sensitive Designation:
- This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.
Baxter Health offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Life / Short Term / Long Term / Accidental Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Credit Union
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance Scholarships / Leadership Development / CMEs
- Employee Discounts
- On-Site Employee Pharmacy & Wellness Center
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tele Health
- Flex Spending Account
- Benefits Me
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter Health supports a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter Health employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other legally protected status.
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Should you have need for a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kim Beavers, HR Recruiter at (870) 508-1070 or by email kbeavers@baxterregional.org and provide the details of your specific request.