Salary Range: USD $67,082.00 – $88,923.00 annually

Position Overview

The Therapist III provides advanced clinical services to residents, including assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and treatment planning. This role supports complex clinical cases and contributes to program development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high‑quality patient outcomes. The Therapist III serves as a clinical leader and resource within the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

• Independent licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, PhD, or equivalent) required

• Minimum of 3–5 years of post‑licensure clinical experience; residential or inpatient experience preferred

• Strong background in trauma‑informed care, addiction treatment, and co‑occurring disorders

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Excellent communication, documentation, and clinical assessment skills

• Commitment to ethical practice and professional development

About Sierra Tucson

Sierra Tucson is a nationally recognized leader in residential behavioral health and addiction treatment. Our integrative model, compassionate culture, and commitment to clinical excellence have made us a trusted healing environment for individuals seeking transformative care. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Therapist III to join our multidisciplinary team and support our mission of delivering world‑class treatment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.

· Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.

· Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.

· Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.

· Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.

· Maintain a caseload as assigned.

· Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.

· May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

· Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.

· May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.

· May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

· Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.

· May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.

· Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.