Outpatient Therapist PRN, Behavioral Health
About The Position
WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring an Outpatient Therapist to provide behavioral health care. The therapist conducts individual, group, and family counseling; participates in treatment planning; assesses patients; and supports discharge, transition, and after-care planning. The role works closely with patients, families, referral sources, and an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff. The therapist documents care accurately and promptly, follows confidentiality and HIPAA requirements, and works in accordance with applicable clinical regulations and hospital standards. The position also involves crisis intervention and de-escalation, contributing to patient safety during crisis situations, and assisting the care coordination department as requested. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent.
- Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
- Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
- CPR and de-escalation certification, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
- Participate actively in treatment planning.
- Provide family counseling sessions to support communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
- Communicate proactively with clients, families, outside referral sources, and others involved in patient treatment.
- Collaborate 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 clinical documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time in accordance with hospital standards.
- Use crisis intervention and de-escalation skills and assist the team in maintaining patient safety during crises.
- Complete accurate patient assessments using clinical skills.
- Assist the care coordination department as requested.
- Maintain confidentiality, complete releases appropriately, and comply with HIPAA requirements.
- Apply 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.
- Continuing education opportunities for eligible Social Workers and Counselors to support professional development and licensure renewal.
