Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Description

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist provides therapeutic support, care coordination, and advocacy for mental health patients in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, facilitating individual and group therapies (including DBT and CBT), and evaluating patient progress. The role involves preparing discharge plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in hospital committees and community initiatives.

Minimum qualifications are a Master’s in Social Work (MSW), NYS Clinical Social Worker license, and preferred inpatient psychiatric experience. Essential skills include strong organizational, interpersonal, and critical thinking abilities, along with professionalism, flexibility, and effective communication. The position is full-time, day shift, offering a competitive salary based on experience.