Specialty Therapist

Sierra Tucson, a world-renowned residential treatment center, is seeking a Full-time Specialty Therapist to work at our beautiful campus in Tucson, AZ. EMDR training is required.

About the Role

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

Schedule

Flexible work days for a 4- or 5-day work week; exact hours to be determined.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
• Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate for the patient’s treatment plan.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
• Provide initial treatment planning based on assessment, coordinate additional services, and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services according to facility and professional standards.
• Maintain an assigned caseload.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate patient services.
• Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to the treatment plan.
• Educate and train staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are required.
• Assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
• Coordinate activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times; resolve complaints and prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or other therapeutic field.
• Eight or more years’ experience as a therapist, with six or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility.
• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire).
• First aid certification may be required based on state or facility.

Benefits

• Three medical plan levels, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Discount Program.
• Generous PTO, sick time, paid holidays, and professional development reimbursement.

Pay

Salary dependent on candidate’s experience and qualifications.