THERAPIST; MA​/MSW PRN

Responsibilities

The Program Therapist performs social service functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs through enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills and achieve their optimal level of emotional health and stability. In addition, the program therapist will provide basic consultation, teaching, individual and group therapy, family sessions, and crisis intervention services. They are an active participant in providing information and initiating referral services for the patients served.

El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence‑based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient, day‑hospital, and outpatient services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the unique needs of our patients.

For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at

The Program Therapist performs social service functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs through enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills and achieve their optimal level of emotional health and stability. In addition, the program therapist will provide basic consultation, teaching, individual and group therapy, family sessions, and crisis intervention services. Furthermore, they are an active participant in providing information and initiating referral services for the patients served.

• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field. Must have a license in good standing or be within 90 days of obtaining the required license.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in a mental health field. Must have strong clinical assessment skills and direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Must possess experience in properly documenting services rendered to our patients. Preferred psychiatric facility experience.
• License: Must possess a state license at the time of employment. If candidate does not possess a state license, they must obtain it within 90 days of employment. Proof of licensure will be required within 90 days of employment.
• Preferred Licensure Requirements: Texas License in Social Work or clinical related mental health field (e.g., LPC‑Intern, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT).
• Additional Requirements: Handle with Care training completed within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in any restraining procedures. Competencies will be administered within 30 days of hire and annually via test taking, return demonstration, or simulation. Required to work flexible hours, overtime for hourly staff, holidays, and weekends. TB Test and CPR certification must be completed prior to working with patients.
  
  Must have knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Melissa Garcia, Director of Human Resources, at  or by phone at .

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