Mental Health Therapist

Company: Pasadena Villa Psychiatric Treatment Network
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Schedule : Sunday - Thursday Why You Will Love Working With Us! At Pasadena Villa, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Service, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team and our team is committed to our clients! We are seeking a Full-Time Therapist to join our team in Battle Creek, MI! Pasadena Villa Great Lakes is a residential psychiatric facility located in Battle Creek, Michigan. Our campus provides a beautiful modern aesthetic in a therapeutic environment, ideal for healing and recovery, including areas for reflection, outdoor walking trails, a pond water feature, and a state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center. What we offer: Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence Multiple Career Development Pathways Company Supported Continuing Education and Certification Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available Flexible Dental and Vision Plan Options 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan) 100% Company Paid Life and ADD 401K with Company Match Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, and DSA Tax Savings Accounts Generous Team Member Referral Program Parental Leave How You Will Contribute: Therapists are responsible for providing therapy sessions for families, individuals, and groups. The Therapist is responsible for assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, and for developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries. The Therapist acts as the residents’ and families’ primary contact during the resident’s stay within the program as well as their advocate with the treatment team. The Therapist is also a liaison with referral sources. outside agencies, and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family. Essential Responsibilities Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of residents, determining appropriate interventions, and conducting therapy in accordance with these needs. Conducts individual therapy sessions for each resident on caseload at least one (1) time per week as part of the therapeutic process. Conducts specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience. Supervises or co-leads groups with staff or interns when appropriate. Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual residents. Documentation reflects ongoing assessment of resident behaviors and feelings as expressed and are addressed appropriately within the program or with referent. Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in a timely and accurate manner. Communicates with referents, residents, and families appropriately and effectively. Uses the referral process to build relationships with new referents and engages in collaboration with referents. What We're Seeking Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or other related field, and be actively pursuing licensure from the state, such as LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LMFT, LLMFT, or LMHC. Must be within 6 months of receiving full licensure from state accrediting body. Minimum of two years’ experience working with an emotionally dysregulated population which preferably would include young adults and adults in the mental health or education fields. Must have knowledge of human development over the life span. Requires valid State Driver’s License and current CPR certification. Pasadena Villa provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Pasadena Villa reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” ISJP123

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