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Primary Therapist

Sierra Tucson
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026
Sierra Tucson, a world renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a

Full time Primary Therapist to work at our beautiful campus,

located at 39580 S Lago del Oro Parkway, Tucson AZ.

  • Sign On Bonus Available $2500
  • Continued Education support / tuition reimbursment
  • Supervision hours available at no cost to the employee
  • Opportunities for growth and new learning while at work

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

SCHEDULE: Day shift, to include working one weekend day

This position needs a clinical license.

Benefits of working at Sierra Tucson: Residential Treatment Center:

Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance

Company paid short term disability insurance

Optional long term disability insurance

401k with Company match

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Employee Discount Program

Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement

  • Salary dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications ***

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
  • Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
  • Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
  • Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
  • Maintain a caseload as assigned.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
  • May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
  • Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
  • May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
  • May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
  • Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances

(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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