Clinical Therapist Inpatient Adult Psych

Do you have a heart for helping people through some of life's most difficult moments?

We are looking for an Adult Clinical Therapist who understands that behavioral health treatment takes more than clinical knowledge. It takes patience, compassion, authenticity, good communication, and the ability to meet people where they are, even when they are struggling to see a way forward.

In this inpatient role, you will provide individual and group therapy, complete clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, engage families, and work closely with an interdisciplinary team to help adults feel safe, supported, and understood. You will play an important role in helping each patient make progress toward stabilization, recovery, and a successful transition home or to the next level of care.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group therapy tailored to the needs of adult patients
• Build therapeutic relationships and create a safe, supportive treatment environment
• Complete psychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans
• Participate in treatment team meetings and provide clinical input on patient progress and treatment needs
• Engage family members, support systems, and outside providers in treatment and discharge planning, as appropriate
• Collaborate with the nursing department to support patient safety and therapeutic programming
• Monitor for self-harm, aggression, impulsivity, and other safety concerns
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation skills when needed
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, facility policies, and DNV standards
• Stay current on evidence-based practices in adult behavioral health
• Communicate concerns and significant patient care issues to leadership

What We're Looking For

• A genuine heart for helping adults navigate mental health challenges and work toward recovery
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with people from different backgrounds and life experiences
• Ability to remain calm, confident, and compassionate during challenging situations
• Strong communication, organization, clinical judgment, and follow-through
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• A professional who can establish appropriate therapeutic boundaries while treating every patient with dignity and respect

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Louisiana professional clinical license, including PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW
• Candidates without current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification will complete company-provided training during orientation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northlake Behavioral Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or class.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to HR@northlakebh.org .