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Title : Behavioral Health Therapist (Inpatient)

Schedule: Dayshift business hours with weekends included

Population: Adults and geriatrics

Who we are

Psychiatric Medical Care is one of the county's largest Behavioral Health Management companies.

Why work with PMC?

At PMC, we strive to maintain a culture of kindness and accountability. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and provide team member support. We encourage everyone at PMC to have a healthy work-life balance and bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Competitive Benefits

  • Low cost medical, dental, vision
  • Matching 401k
  • Furthering Education Assistance
  • Employee Rewards, Assistance, & Referral Bonus Program

Unmatched Clinical Support

  • The PMC Clinical Team is ready to support you every step of the way.
  • We have online resources at your fingertips 24/7.
  • We connect you with our top team members for peer-to-peer training and support.

As PMC’s Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist , your focus will be on the 3Cs; Care, Community and Compliance.

  • Care : Organize patient activities and patient contact to reinforce cognitive stimulation, to encourage socialization and promote self-initiative. Train Mental Health staff to carry out activities when the Recreational Therapist is not present. Fill in for program staff as needed.
  • Community : Plan community education events; including thematic decoration and special events. Cultivate a team culture of kindness and accountability, promoting a positive, calm, joyful environment throughout the units.
  • Compliance : Create weekly schedules that meet CMS guidelines and provide therapeutic benefit for the patients. Develop and implement therapeutic activities for small and large groups based on participant’s level of functioning. Exercise accountability for patients and staff safety.

Requirements

  • Master's in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, etc. - required
  • Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, etc.) - required
  • One-year experience in a patient activities program in a health care setting - required
  • Basic computer knowledge - preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills - preferred
  • Current CPR - provided
  • Handle with Care Training - provided

From Psychiatric Medical Care's job posting, checked Oct 21, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Psychiatric Medical Care hires mental health staff, nurses and front-office staff in 24 states.

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