Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Mesa Springs is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PHP Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a Master’s Degere in social work or counseling (Required)
• Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
• CPR Certification and De-escalation training within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process.
• Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment process.
• As therapeutically necessary, provides family session counseling to patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Support with vital and UDS capture as needed.
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources, functioning within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment, documenting all correspondence held with patients and other stakeholders.
• Ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members.
• Demonstrates active communication with team members.
• Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues, supporting in UR functions/authorizations/denials as needed and requested.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Completes required assessment paperwork including patient assessment scales, Columbia, psychosocial/LOC assessments (not applicable at all facilities), psychosocial/LOC updates, and assigned assessment paperwork.
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Acts as member of team when a crisis occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.
• Enacts the code system per company policy and training.
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills.
• Assists care coordination department as requested.
• Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital/facility standards.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality.
• Completes releases appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and abides by those standards.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC/CARF (as applicable), Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level