Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist at St Marys Healthcare

Position Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist
Posted 16 Feb 2026
Expired 18 Mar 2026
Company St Marys Healthcare
Location Amsterdam | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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St. Marys Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Marys Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Marys Healthcare has also been named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplacethe first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago. Job Requisition: INPAT001173 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Location: St Mary's Inpatient Hiring range: $55,723.20- $ 76,752.00 The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Responsibilities: This position is primarily responsible for providing therapeutic support, care coordination, and advocacy for patients in the mental health unit and as a liaison for the medical floors and emergency department The Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist plans and implements therapeutic services for an inpatient behavioral health population, working closely with the interdisciplinary team. This position can also provide coverage of crisis evaluations in the emergency department. Assessments: Completes timely Psychosocial Assessment/Interview following patient admission to the mental health unit. Develops initial treatment plan, participates in treatment plan reviews on an ongoing basis with treatment team, amends plan as needed evaluating the patients social, emotional, and mental health status. Additionally, evaluates Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) status when indicated, to understand patient needs and develops individualized care plans. Treatment Planning: Develops appropriate plan of care based on patient assessment, collateral information from outpatient supports and family to provide effective psychotherapy and plan of care. Facilitates and runs inpatient therapeutic groups on the unit, provides therapy to address mental health concerns, improve coping skills, and promote wellbeing. Implementation: Provides individual psychotherapy based on plan of care as well as additional group therapies, including but not limited to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and substance abuse education. Conducts family sessions as indicated, as well as involve families in plan of care, when appropriate. Evaluation of Outcomes: Evaluates patient status on an ongoing basis making appropriate changes in plan of care as needed to ensure successful outcomes. Conduct Q/A to evaluate social work process to create increasingly successful outcomes. Discharge Plans: Develops discharge plans including the arrangement of necessary continued therapy and other social services. Presents discharge plan to the therapy team and revises plan according to suggestions; involves patient, family and/or significant others in discharge planning and educates them about options and possible outcomes. Confers with referring agents as necessary. Assists patients and family with discharge planning to long term residential placements/halfway house placements as needed. Completes necessary discharge documentation for each patient in a thorough manner. Professional Practice: Collaborates in hospital committees, councils, program and policy development, unit policies/projects, as well as professional organizations. Stays informed about current mental health research, advocates for policy changes, and participates in community initiatives to improve mental health services. Teaching/Mentoring: Provides education and mentoring to new staff, case manager, peers, and community related to mental health diagnoses, treatments, and community supports. Minimum Qualifications Education, Training & Experience: Master's degree in social work (MSW) required. Minimum of two (2) years post graduate inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred. Certifications / Licensure Current license as a New York State Clinical Social Worker (LMSW)required. Required Skills and Attributes: Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive. Excellent customer service skills Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion. Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others. Demonstrates flexibility Takes initiative Able to work in a fast-paced environment Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel). Strong organizational skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English by Jobble

Job Info:

  • Company: St Marys Healthcare
  • Position: Inpatient Behavioral Health Therapist
  • Work Location: Amsterdam
  • Country: US

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