Pacific Quest

Residential mental health treatment for youth

Mental Health Therapist

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHilo, HI, USA$110k - $140k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related mental health field.
One year of experience with behavioral healthcare.
An active clinical license in the United States and the ability to work toward clinical licensure in Hawaii; maintain and submit activity records in accordance with licensing regulations.
Obtain and maintain clinical licensure when eligible, and report licensure activities and communications with the licensing board to the Clinical Director.
Ability to form mutually respectful relationships with people interacted with in the role.
Commitment to ongoing professional and personal growth.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrate alignment with Pacific Quest's values of Professionalism, Health, Connection, and Resilience.
Maintain valid CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications.
Complete annual Pacific Quest compliance training.
Pass a fingerprint scan and background checks, drug screening, pre-employment physical, and two-step TB clearance; maintain annual infectious disease clearance.
Meet the physical requirements of the job, which may include clear seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing; occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; frequent sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, including stairs, inclines, and uneven terrain; and frequent lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Respond to Pacific Quest's philosophy, policies, procedures, Integrative Therapeutic Approach, and Clinical/Treatment Structure.
Review admissions information for assigned residents promptly, begin treatment planning and care coordination immediately, and attend to safety concerns.
Contact parents within 24 hours of a resident's arrival to introduce oneself, discuss the resident's initial adjustment, and arrange the first phone appointment.
Conduct individual, group, and family therapy; the average full-time caseload is six adolescents and/or young adults, subject to therapist skills, case complexity, and program needs.
Conduct weekly in-person individual therapy sessions averaging 50 minutes and one weekly parent/family therapy session lasting 90 minutes by conference call, video conference with the resident, or in person during a family visit.
Integrate letter writing into therapy when appropriate, consistent with program curriculum, the parent manual, and resident treatment objectives.
Plan and conduct at least two group therapy sessions per week in accordance with program guidelines and state licensure requirements, and complete appropriate documentation.
Document all clinical activities promptly and professionally; therapy notes are due within 48 hours of each session.
Complete psychosocial diagnostic assessments for assigned residents within seven days of arrival, including self-report/interview, records review, mental status evaluation, DSM-5/ICD-10 diagnosis, and an integrated summary.
Stay informed about residents' progress in all areas of the program, including academics, health and wellness, program milestones, and transition, and communicate effectively with others.
Facilitate transition planning throughout each resident's stay in collaboration with team members; complete and distribute discharge recommendations two weeks before discharge and submit discharge summaries for review within one week after discharge, or sooner when indicated.
Provide responsive service to referral sources, residents, family members, and other stakeholders, maintaining appropriate boundaries and flexibility.
Serve on call as assigned and respond promptly and professionally in accordance with program guidelines.
Respond immediately to critical incidents by providing clinical support, risk assessment, and crisis intervention as indicated, and ensure timely and accurate incident reporting in accordance with policy.

Desired Qualifications

Residential treatment experience is preferred.

Salary Range: 110000 to 140000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Primary Purpose/Overview

Pacific Quest (PQ) is committed to providing the highest quality of therapeutic care and communication currently available in Residential Treatment. The therapist serves as the leader of the treatment team in this dynamic process to implement the Integrative Therapeutic Approach which addresses the three primary components of integrative health; Functional Medicine, Integrative Psychiatry, and Developmental Psychotherapy.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Clinical Officer, and in collaboration with residential staff, the Therapist establishes and monitors treatment goals and objectives, guides residential staff in the intervention and monitoring process, and conducts clinical interventions. Clinical interventions must be consistent with the Integrative Therapeutic Approach and the Clinical/Treatment Structure which includes psychosocial diagnostic assessment, individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention and support, safety planning, professional documentation of activities, and care coordination involving the resident, designated family members, collaborating professionals, and the entire PQ team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Know and respond to Pacific Quest philosophy, policies, procedures, the Integrative Therapeutic Approach, and Clinical/Treatment Structure.
Review all admissions information for all assigned residents in a timely manner, and immediately begin the treatment planning and care coordination process with particular attention to safety concerns. Contact parents within 24 hours of arrival to introduce yourself, discuss the resident's initial adjustment to Pacific Quest, and to arrange a first phone appointment.
Conduct individual, group and family therapy. Average full-time caseload is 6 adolescents (AD) and/or young adults (YA). (Note: Caseloads may vary based on therapist skill, clinical complexity of cases, and program needs.)
Document all clinical activities in a timely and professional manner - therapy notes are due within 48 hours of the session.

Minimum requirements for therapy:

Weekly in person individual therapy sessions (average 50 minutes per session).
One parent/family therapy session per week (90 minutes) by conference call (may be video conference with resident, or face-to-face during family visit).
Letter writing is encouraged by the therapist and integrated into the therapy process, consistent with the program curriculum, parent manual and the resident’s treatment objectives.
Group therapy - The Therapist plays a primary role in planning and conducting group therapy in accordance with Pacific Quest guidelines. Therapists sign up for groups according to their current caseload (Minimum of 2 groups per week) in a responsible manner and ensure that each group is conducted in accordance within state licensure requirements for group therapy and all appropriate documentation is completed.
Complete psychosocial diagnostic assessments on assigned residents, including self-report/interview, records review, mental status evaluation, DSM 5/ICD 10 diagnosis, and integrated summary within 7 days of arrival.
The therapist remains informed about the resident’s progress in all areas of Pacific Quest program (e.g., academics, health and wellness, program milestones, transition, etc.) and communicates effectively with others.
Facilitate transition planning throughout the resident’s stay in collaboration with all team members. Complete and disseminate discharge recommendations two weeks before discharge. Submit discharge summaries for review within one week from discharge (or sooner as indicated) in accordance with established Pacific Quest guidelines.
Provide exceptional and responsive customer service to all referral sources, resident’s, family members, and other stakeholders. Maintain boundaries and flexibility in interactions.
On-call as assigned. Respond promptly and professionally in accordance with Pacific Quest guidelines.
Respond to critical incidents immediately, provide clinical support, risk assessment and crisis intervention services as indicated, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of incidents in accordance with Pacific Quest policy.

Skills/Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related mental health field. One year experience with behavioral healthcare; residential treatment is preferred.
Must hold an active clinical license in the United States and be able to actively work toward clinical licensure in the State of Hawaii; must also maintain/submit a record of activities in accordance with licensing regulations.
When eligible, must obtain and maintain clinical licensure in a timely manner. All activities related to licensure and communications with the licensure board shall be reported to the Clinical Director.
Ability to be a team player, and to form mutually respectful relationships with everyone the therapist interacts with in their role at PQ.
Commitment to ongoing professional and personal growth necessary to meet the challenges of this position.
Ability to work independently.
Able to lean into challenges and give 100% while at work.
Must demonstrate alignment with Pacific Quest Core Values: (1) Professionalism; (2) Health; (3) Connection; (4) Resilience.
Maintain valid CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification.
Annual Pacific Quest compliance training required.

Clearance

Must pass Fieldprint fingerprint scan and background checks
Drug screen clearance
Pre-employment physical and 2-step TB clearance; annual infectious disease clearance required

Salary Range & Benefits

Salary range $110k-$140k. Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Healthcare including preventative health, wellness and life insurance coverage; optional prescription, dental and vision benefits
Paid time off accrual and holiday pay
Paid parental leave
401k plan
Relocation assistance
Professional development/clinical license renewal stipend
Prodeals and discounts

Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, frequent sitting, standing and walking, may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs, walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and or moving up to 25 pounds.

Pacific Quest is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Pacific Quest is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Human Resources at [email protected].

About the Company

Pacific Quest

Residential mental health treatment for youth

Pacific Quest operates a licensed residential mental health facility in Hawaii for adolescents and young adults aged 13–24, offering structured treatment programs. Clinicians, therapists, psychiatrists, and wellness specialists create individualized treatment plans and deliver a mix of evidence-based therapies, psychiatry, and nature-based activities on an on-site campus with group sessions and family involvement. It combines conventional mental health care with nature-based interventions in a strengths-based, holistic approach focused on sustainable growth and resilience, plus hands-on life-skills practice in a safe, supervised environment. The aim is to reduce depression and other symptoms, manage impulsivity and anger, heal trauma, boost self-esteem, and equip participants with practical life skills.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Bay Lake, FL
Founded: 2004

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