Behavioral Therapist

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long‑term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, our therapists provide direct clinical services—assessments, interventions, treatment planning, discharge planning, and individual, family, and group therapy—to advance patient, family, and group progress.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) – Eligible first of the month after 30 days
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• Provides direct clinical services in accordance with accepted standards of social/work clinical practice.
• Plans and conducts individual, family and/or group therapy as assigned by the Director of Social Services or the physician's order.
• Conducts, assesses and interprets completion of Comprehensive Integrated Assessment.
• Reviews all multidisciplinary assessments and compiles a multidisciplinary treatment plan under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Performs case management and discharge planning as assigned by the Director of Social Services.
• Attends multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, provides updates on assigned patients and their progress toward treatment goals; combines the reports of all disciplines into a multidisciplinary treatment integration summary, which facilitates the patient's progress towards treatment plan goals.
• Delivers patient services in an ethical manner that promotes respect, dignity, and satisfaction.
• Assesses and interprets age/disability/cultural needs; identifies safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs; and communicates in a culturally sensitive manner to patients and families.
• Conducts treatment and discharge planning according to the patient’s needs and involves the support system in decision making as appropriate.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

• At least a Clinical Social Worker (CSW), LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPC‑A (TX only) or Psychologist.
• 0 to 1 year post‑graduate experience in clinical practice.

• Demonstrated knowledge to provide care appropriate to any age- and disability-related needs.
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development applicable to the patient population served.
• Ability to assess and interpret data to identify patient needs and provide appropriate care, including age, disability and culturally sensitive care.
• In-depth knowledge of mental illness, chemical dependency and accompanying family dynamics.
• Basic knowledge of chronic mental illness and clinical therapy modalities.
• Excellent communication, group and process skills related to age-specific patient needs.
• Proficiency in assessment, intervention, treatment and discharge planning.
• Ability to pass a general age/disability post‑test.
• Versatile, flexible, and able to perform in stressful situations.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Capacity to coordinate a multi-faceted workload.
• Ability to work with an array of mentally and physically disabled persons.
• Successful completion of CPR certification and Oceans-approved behavioral de‑escalation program.

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be highly paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to the atmosphere.

Midland, TX – $51,500.00–$55,000.00 – Full-Time – Entry Level – Health Care Provider – Hospital and Health Care – Oceans Healthcare.