Inpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Carrollton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Carrollton Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a full-time, day-shift Inpatient Therapist for its behavioral health hospital in Carrollton, Texas. The therapist provides individual and group therapy to educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse concerns; participates in treatment planning; and provides family counseling to support communication and family involvement. The role works closely with an interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and outside referral sources to coordinate care and support patient safety.

The position includes completing assessments, clinical documentation, and other paperwork accurately and on time; supporting crisis intervention and de-escalation; assisting care coordination as requested; and contributing to discharge, transition, and after-care planning. The therapist must maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, hospital standards, and applicable clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws. Other duties may be assigned.

Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital serving the Carrollton, Texas community. The employer states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
• Current unencumbered Social Work or Counseling license as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Participate actively in the treatment planning process.
• Provide family session counseling to support appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Communicate proactively with clients, families, outside referral sources, and others involved in patient treatment.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
• Communicate treatment and length-of-stay issues to utilization review.
• Complete client paperwork and documentation thoroughly, accurately, and on time, in accordance with hospital standards.
• Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills and assist the team during crises to ensure patient safety.
• Complete accurate patient assessments using clinical skills.
• Assist the care coordination department as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality, complete releases appropriately, and comply with HIPAA and applicable clinical regulations.
• Participate in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time