Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Provides individualized patient assessments and behavioral treatments, understanding the developmental needs and range for each patient. Identifies and helps change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors in individuals. Works as part of a team of practitioners in the organization.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Certificate from college or technical school in mental health related education: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Experience working with acute psychiatric inpatients: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) or Prevention and Management of Violent Behavior (PVMB) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Interprets patient's self report of behavior and/or appropriate psychological tests. Focuses on the restoration or improvement of physical, social and mental functioning of the patient.
• Focuses on ways in which people respond to their environment (behavior), and provides opportunities for them to learn healthy behavior in specific and observable ways, leading to a positive outcome (health).
• Implements/modifies treatment plan as appropriate to meet identified patient needs. Evaluates assigned individual patients, planning and implementing activity therapy sessions for both one-to-one and groups.
• Ensures group program components are appropriate to the needs of the client population. Initiates appropriate interventions for assigned patient/patient population.
• Maintains accurate records (e.g., patient attendance, supplies needed, etc.) in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:


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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.