Behavioral Therapist

The Behavioral Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning.  Additionally, he/she is expected to function well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the Unit Community Relations Program.

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.  

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.  

• Conducts individual psychotherapy sessions, displaying theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and good treatment technique.
• Conducts family therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles and good treatment technique.
• Conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles and good group therapy technique.
• Conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material.
• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning beginning at admission.  Works in close conjunction with patient, family, guardians, legal system, nursing staff and attending physician.  Shows good knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources.
• Completes social evaluations on assigned patients in a timely fashion.  Displays good interviewing, diagnosis and report writing skills.
• Completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely and high quality fashion.
• Ensures patient legal status is accurate and up to date.
• Conducts individual psychotherapy sessions as needed throughout the hospital for Behavioral Health patients.
• Other Responsibilities
• Functions cooperatively as a member of the treatment team.
• Communicates effectively with families and agencies, conveying a positive professional image.
• Brings to Program Director’s attention significant issues related to program functioning.
• Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance.

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology from an accredited university. 
• One year field placement or one year’s experience working with Chemical Dependency/Mental health/Eating Disorders patients.

• BLS required within 30 days. CPI required within 90 days of hire.

• Therapist or Counselor License in State of AR.