Program Therapist - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • McKinney, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters Collin 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 Program 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. How you’ll contribute A Program Therapist who excels in this role: Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems Displays active involvement in treatment planning process Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment Works well 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 Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills Acts as a member of team with crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills Assists care coordination department as requested Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality Completes releases appropriately Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes Other duties as assigned Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 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 we’re looking for Applicants should have a Master’s degree in social work or counseling . Additional requirements include: Current unencumbered clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-A) Previous experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days More about Collin Springs Collin Springs is a 72-bed Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the McKinney, TX community EEOC Statement “Collin Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collin Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling
• Current unencumbered clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-A)
• Previous experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
• CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) 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
• Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources
• Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment
• Works well 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
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Acts as a member of team with crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills
• Assists care coordination department as requested
• Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality
• Completes releases appropriately
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws
• Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes
• Other duties as assigned

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees