Inpatient Therapist – Behavioral Health

About the role

The Inpatient Therapist provides person‑centered, trauma‑informed therapy to individuals, families, and groups within a residential treatment setting. Working on‑site at Indiana Treatment Centers – Columbus, you will help clients stabilize, recover, and build lasting resilience.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk screenings in line with DSM‑5 and state guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans using ASAM criteria.
• Deliver evidence‑based individual, group, and family therapy (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.).
• Respond to crises according to facility policy, ensuring client safety.
• Document all services promptly and accurately, meeting Medicaid, payer, and licensing standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and trauma‑informed documentation practices.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and utilization reviews.
• Coordinate care with clinical, medical, and recovery support staff and communicate with external partners as needed.
• Mentor interns or unlicensed staff, maintain active licensure, and complete required continuing education.
• Engage in supervision, performance evaluations, and program improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Current, active licensure as a therapist (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC).
• Experience delivering behavioral health services in an inpatient or residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of DSM‑5, ASAM criteria, and trauma‑informed care principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Diagnostic assessment using DSM‑5
• Treatment planning with ASAM criteria