Partial Hospitalization Program Therapist (PHP) - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Carrollton, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Partial Hospitalization Program Therapist (PHP) - Behavioral Health role is a full-time day position. The therapist will educate and treat patients experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance use issues through individual and group therapy sessions. This role actively participates in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and after-care processes, and may provide family therapy. The therapist will also support patient vitals and urine drug screening, communicate with patients, families, and referral sources, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include completing clinical paperwork such as psychosocial assessments and progress notes, responding to patient crises, and assisting with care coordination for discharge planning. All documentation must be completed thoroughly, accurately, and within facility timelines. The position also involves performing additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent (required).
• Current Clinical or Social Work license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain with 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis and psychiatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate and treat patients experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance use issues.
• Actively participate in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and after-care processes.
• Provide family therapy sessions as needed to support continuity of care and reduce barriers to treatment.
• Support with patient vitals and urine drug screening (UDS) as needed.
• Communicate proactively with patients, families, and referral sources in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Collaborate consistently with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, UR, and nursing staff.
• Support UR team functions and provide treatment updates or documentation for authorizations.
• Complete required clinical paperwork including psychosocial assessments, Columbia Suicide Risk Scale, and progress notes.
• Respond appropriately to patient crises and participate in de-escalation procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality, HIPAA, and clinical regulations (TJC, CARF, Medicaid, etc.).
• Assist care coordination with discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Complete all documentation thoroughly, accurately, and within facility timelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (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