Behavioral Health Therapist – Adult Behavioral Health

Carle Health

. Aid the interdisciplinary team in assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy/counseling, and discharge planning for inpatient behavioral health patients .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and group dynamics while providing individual and group therapy to support patient treatment goals. Proficient in clinical assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning within a behavioral health setting.

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TrainingGroup Dynamics ExpertiseClinical AssessmentsDischarge Planning

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Hard Skills

PsychotherapyCounselingTreatment PlanningMilieu ManagementDocumentation of Patient ProgressSituational InterventionsConflict ResolutionDe-escalation TechniquesPatient AssessmentsTherapeutic Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in PsychologyMaster's Degree in Social WorkMaster's Degree in CounselingCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification

Industry Keywords

Mental Health CodeConfidentiality ActMental Health Treatment Preference ActHIPAAGuardianship LawsCustody LawsAdvance Directive LegislationChild Abuse ReportingElderly Abuse ReportingPatient Care Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Aid the interdisciplinary team in assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy/counseling, and discharge planning for inpatient behavioral health patients
Provide individual and group therapy/counseling to help patients achieve treatment goals
Facilitate at least one regularly scheduled group process-oriented therapy session per day
Provide situational interventions, support, limit-setting, and milieu management
Use CBT and other brief therapies
Document assessments, interventions, therapy sessions, treatment goals, and patient progress using required formats
Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments and admission notes
Obtain collateral information from family and significant others
Collaborate with the treatment team to develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans
Participate in interdisciplinary clinical, community, return-to-work, discharge, and school staffing
Coordinate care and discharge planning with treatment team members
Address family issues and assist with guardianship matters, court filings, discharge planning, and family support
Report child and elderly abuse or neglect to welfare agencies
Help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and ensure patient/staff safety
Complete event reports for adverse outcomes
Assist patients with conflict resolution and de-escalation using CPI techniques
Generate process, treatment, and patient-care improvement ideas
Communicate milieu and programming needs to the clinical supervisor and nurse manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training upon hire
Knowledge of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and other brief therapies
Expertise in group dynamics
Knowledge of the Mental Health Code, Confidentiality Act, Mental Health Treatment Preference Act, HIPAA, guardianship and custody laws, advance directive legislation, MMCI policies, and elderly and child abuse reporting laws
Ability to use usual and customary equipment required for the position
Ability to occasionally travel to other UPH facilities/hospitals
Required to drive own vehicle for business purposes
Ability to complete clinical assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy/counseling, and discharge planning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
Potential for growth and life-long careers