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Larkin Community Hospital

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Hollywood, FL · On-site

The Therapist provides clinical mental health services to patients admitted to an acute inpatient psychiatric unit. The Therapist conducts psychosocial assessments, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating ...

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$57K/yr

Skill In: - Various therapies for the seriously mentally ill; - Group and individual mental health interventions; - Oral and written communication; - Psychiatric case conceptualization and ...

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New Castle, PA · On-site

$51K - $75K/yr

We are looking for passionate therapists to join our team. Apply now and become a part of the ... With the MST Psych team, collaborates with the team Psychiatrist and Nurse Practitioner on ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for psychiatric therapist in the United States is $48,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $48,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Psychiatric therapists are mental health professionals who provide therapy and counseling to individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues. They assess patients, develop treatment plans, and use various therapeutic techniques—such as cognitive behavioral therapy or talk therapy—to help clients manage symptoms and improve their quality of life. Psychiatric therapists may work in hospitals, private practices, clinics, or community health centers, often collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a psychiatric therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Psychiatric Therapist, you typically need a master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, along with relevant state licensure. Familiarity with mental health assessment tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT or DBT is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and emotional intelligence are crucial for building trust and rapport with clients. These competencies ensure effective treatment, client safety, and positive therapeutic outcomes in a sensitive and complex field.

What are some common challenges psychiatric therapists face when working with clients, and how are these typically addressed?

Psychiatric Therapists often encounter challenges such as managing clients with severe mental health conditions, handling crisis situations, and maintaining professional boundaries. These challenges are typically addressed through ongoing supervision, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (including psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses), and participating in regular training and self-care practices. Many organizations also provide access to resources like debriefing sessions and mental health support for therapists to help manage the emotional demands of the role.

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Psychiatric Therapist (Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research)

Baltimore, MD • On-site

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The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is seeking to hire a Casual Psychiatric Therapist to provide protocolized experimental psychological support to research participants on an individual basis in the context of an approved research protocol. Under supervision of Clinical Supervisor, Principal Investigator, and staff physician, the Psychiatric Therapist will also evaluate research participants to ensure that they meet study inclusion/exclusion criteria and provide administrative support and clinical supervision of lower-level staff. This is a casual position, averaging up to 12-15 hours a week as needed.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Function as clinical facilitator (independently or as primary clinician in a two-person clinical team) to support study participants through clinical research protocols. When working in a two-person team, this may involve supervision of lower-level staff.
  • Provide individual or group counseling to study participants. This may include structured psychotherapy such as brief motivational interviewing, as well as less structured or supportive psychotherapy.
  • Administer clinical assessments including structured clinical interviews (e.g., SCID-5), and other clinician-rated psychometric assessments (GRID-HAMD, C-SSRS, etc.).
  • Monitor, guide, evaluate, and rate various activities of study participants throughout study visits.
  • Assess clinical condition of study participants during sessions and communicate information to CPCR medical staff as needed to address emergent medical and psychological issues.
  • Interact with faculty and staff on research teams, in clinical programs, and with educational outreach initiatives to strategize about their communication needs.
  • Demonstrate effective risk assessment and crisis management.
  • Refer participants to outside resources or agencies when appropriate.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain planning for caseload.
  • Practice acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct, and promote and ensure good clinical practices, ensuring adherence to clinical and experimental research protocols.
  • Provide operational support, including scheduling subject visits, confirming availability of necessary facilities, preparation of session room and equipment, compiling necessary forms, providing professional explanations of such matters as orientation procedures, payment procedures, collecting and entering physiological and behavioral data into database, and/or assisting with data management.
  • Serve as back-up for research protocols (other than primary assignment) as needed.
  • Be available by phone the evenings after select study visits in case of urgent participant concerns.
  • Assist with community outreach and recruitment efforts.
  • Assist in developing, maintaining training and educational materials as needed.
  • Participate in peer, group or individual supervision with other clinical staff.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to work and provide psychotherapy in a clinical setting with research participants who have a variety of mental health conditions.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively within and outside the department.
  • Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse cultures.
  • Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed.
  • Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field required.
  • Two (2) years of related experience.
  • Maryland State independent licensure as a professional counselor, social worker or psychologist.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
Classified Title: Psychiatric Therapist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $24.61 - $43.12 HRLY (58,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: PSYCHIATRY CPCR
Personnel area: School of Medicine
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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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