Travel Behavioral Health Therapist

Specialty: Mental Health

Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: 11/30/2026

Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type: Travel

Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Therapist plays a crucial role in supporting both inpatient behavioral health units and conducting level of care assessments. This position involves working directly with patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Shift: Night shifts, Monday - Thursday, from 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM.

Shift Length: 10 hours. Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week.

Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years in a relevant field.

Certifications Required: BLS (American Heart Association).

Location: Various locations within the region, primarily in city and state.

Responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for the following: Conducting in-person and intake psychiatric assessments. Providing inpatient therapy, group therapy, and patient check-ins. Developing safety plans and participating in discharge visits. Facilitating family and collateral communication. Utilizing de-escalation techniques and providing patient support. Managing a caseload of up to 10 patients daily on the inpatient unit and 3-4 consults per day on medical floors or emergency departments.

Qualifications: Current BLS certification. Valid state license. Experience with psychiatric assessment and treatment in an inpatient setting is preferred.

Scheduling and Orientation: Orientation will include a week of training with a lead therapist, combining in-person sessions and remote modules. Candidates must ensure availability during the orientation week. Dress CodeThe dress code for this position is business casual. Additional NotesThis role supports both inpatient settings and provides essential evaluations within hospitals, requiring flexibility and effective communication skills. Thrive Staffing Job ID #19415350. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied: Social Worker,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.