Inpatient Pediatric Mental Health Therapist

WE ARE SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS INCLUDING NEW GRADS, CONDIITONALLY LICENSED AND FULLY LICENSED TO WORK IN A DYANMIC TEAM-BASED ENVIRONMENT.

LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LMSW-CC, LCPC-C License and pre-licensed positions available

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic treatment to children and adolescents admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. This role functions as a core member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises.

The therapist is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating individual, group, and family therapy, coordinating discharge planning, and collaborating with medical, nursing, educational, and community providers to ensure continuity of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Treatment

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments upon admission.
• Assess suicide risk, self-harm behaviors, aggression, trauma exposure, and other acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Provide individual therapy utilizing evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT-informed skills, trauma-focused interventions).
• Facilitate daily psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups.
• Conduct family therapy sessions and provide caregiver psychoeducation.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services during psychiatric emergencies.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate in daily treatment team meetings and case reviews.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nursing staff, social workers, occupational therapists, and educational staff.
• Communicate clinical progress and treatment recommendations to the team.
• Coordinate care with outpatient providers, schools, child welfare agencies, and other community supports.

Requirements: Master's Degree and LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LMSW-CC, LCPC-C License and pre-licensed positions available

Acadia Hospital clinicians enjoy:

• Up to $5,000 sign on bonus (for eligible positions)
• Up to $35K tuition loan repayment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan

Apply today or schedule a time to meet informally with our leaders to learn more about working at Northern Light Acadia Hospital.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to many major destinations.

Bangor, Maine, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Addiction, Adult and Ped

Bangor, Maine, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Addiction, Adult and Ped