PRN Inpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health

LifePoint Health • Richmond, TX

133d

About The Position

At Westpark Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. Westpark Springs is a mental health and addiction treatment center located at 6902 S Peek Road in Richmond, Texas. It offers both inpatient and outpatient services for adults, adolescents, and children dealing with psychiatric, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. As a PRN 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

• Master's degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.
• CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment.
• May be required to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Display active involvement in treatment planning process.
• Provide family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Actively communicate with clients, families, and outside referral sources.
• Demonstrate proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment.
• Work well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members.
• Complete appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner.
• Demonstrate appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Act as a member of the team when a crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.
• Complete accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills.
• Assist care coordination department as requested.
• Complete all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards.
• Display a thorough knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
• Display active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree