Behavioral Health Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
Community Health Systems · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Palmer, Alaska, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Mid
- 1–3 years
The Behavioral Health Therapist collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to support the psychosocial and emotional needs of patients. This role is responsible for conducting functional assessments, developing treatment plans, leading therapeutic interventions, and facilitating discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Completes timely and accurate psychosocial assessments and functional evaluations for assigned patients
- Develops individualized plans of care based on patient needs
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical providers, referral sources, and community partners to support coordination and continuity of care
- Facilitates therapeutic interventions including individual, group, and/or family therapy
- Supports discharge planning and resource navigation for post-hospital care
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Master's Degree in Counseling
- Master's Degree in Psychology
- Nice to have: LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker
- Nice to have: LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor