Behavioral Health Therapist-LCSW-LPC in Batesville, Arkansas at White River Health System Inc

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

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams in sleep, orthopedic, oncology, and other specialty clinics to provide behavioral health consultation and intervention.
• Deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in coordination with sleep medicine providers.
• Provide CBT-based interventions for chronic pain management in orthopedic and oncology settings.
• Address comorbid mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, treatment adherence) in medically complex populations.
• Participate in care coordination, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide education to patients and medical staff regarding behavioral health factors impacting medical conditions.

Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

• Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT, and related approaches).
• Develop treatment plans and provide clinical recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Program Development and Quality Improvement

• Support development of integrated behavioral health services within medical clinics.
• Assist with program evaluation, outcome measurement, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote patient-centered care and best practices in integrated healthcare delivery.

• Master’s degree/licensure required; independent practitioner including LCSW, LPC, or PhD.
• Licensed or license-eligible psychologist in Arkansas.
• Training and experience in evidence-based psychotherapy, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Strong interpersonal and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Experience in integrated healthcare or medical settings.
• Training or certification in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I).
• Experience in behavioral medicine, health psychology, or pain management.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and interdisciplinary care models.

• Expertise in evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with medical professionals.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, culturally responsive care.

Essentials:

• 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.
• 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.