Program Therapist

Position Summary

The Part-Time OPTS Program Therapist provides clinical care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. Responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic groups and individual sessions, completing psychological assessments, serving as a patient case manager, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team.

The Program Therapist provides patient-centered care while maintaining professional boundaries, sound clinical judgment, and compliance with established policies and treatment plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Complete psychological assessments, evaluations, and clinical documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Serve as case manager for assigned patients.
• Participate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitor patient progress and document treatment outcomes.
• Assist with crisis intervention and patient de-escalation.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, staff, and community resources.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant documentation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or a related mental health field.
• Current California professional license, as applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with adult psychiatric populations.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and crisis intervention skills.
• Current CPR and MAB/PART certification, or ability to obtain within the probationary period.
• Must meet hospital credentialing requirements, as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of psychiatric treatment and behavioral health practices.
• Ability to facilitate individual and group therapy.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish therapeutic and professional relationships.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Physical & Work Environment

The Program Therapist works in a behavioral health/psychiatric care environment and may interact directly with patients for extended periods. The position may require responding to behavioral or psychiatric emergencies and assisting with patient de-escalation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mission Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or other legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.