Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Therapist provides evidence-based therapy services across multiple outpatient settings within the hospital system, supporting integrated behavioral health care in collaboration with medical providers. This position focuses on delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based interventions to address sleep disorders, chronic pain, and mental health concerns in specialty medical clinics, while also providing psychotherapy within an outpatient behavioral health clinic. The Therapist plays a key role in improving patient outcomes, enhancing treatment adherence, and supporting overall health and wellness.
Job Duties:
Integrated Medical Care Services
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Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams in sleep, orthopedic, oncology, and other specialty clinics to provide behavioral health consultation and intervention.
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Deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in coordination with sleep medicine providers.
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Provide CBT-based interventions for chronic pain management in orthopedic and oncology settings.
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Address comorbid mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, treatment adherence) in medically complex populations.
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Participate in care coordination, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
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Provide education to patients and medical staff regarding behavioral health factors impacting medical conditions.
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
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Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT, and related approaches).
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Develop treatment plans and provide clinical recommendations based on assessment findings.
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Program Development and Quality Improvement
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Support development of integrated behavioral health services within medical clinics.
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Assist with program evaluation, outcome measurement, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Promote patient-centered care and best practices in integrated healthcare delivery.
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Master’s degree/licensure required; independent practitioner including LCSW, LPC, or PhD.
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Licensed or license-eligible psychologist in Arkansas.
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Training and experience in evidence-based psychotherapy, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Strong interpersonal and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
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Experience in integrated healthcare or medical settings.
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Training or certification in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I).
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Experience in behavioral medicine, health psychology, or pain management.
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Familiarity with electronic health records and interdisciplinary care models.
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Expertise in evidence-based psychological interventions.
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Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with medical professionals.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
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Commitment to patient-centered, culturally responsive care.
Essentials:
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Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
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Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.
Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, and lifting will occur for the majority of the shift. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time. Fine motor skills. Visual acuity. Depth perception.
