Inpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Carrollton, TX

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About The Position

Carrollton Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a full-time Inpatient Therapist for a day schedule. The therapist provides behavioral health care to patients at a 78-bed hospital serving the Carrollton, Texas community. The role involves individual, group, and family therapy; clinical assessment and treatment planning; crisis intervention; care coordination; documentation; and participation in discharge and after-care planning. The therapist works closely with patients, families, referral sources, and an interdisciplinary team, while following confidentiality, HIPAA, hospital, and applicable clinical regulations.

Requirements

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

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 communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Communicate proactively with clients, families, outside referral sources, and others involved in the patient's 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 other documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time, in accordance with hospital standards.
• Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills and assist the team in crisis situations 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 regulations.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
• Participate in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level