Therapist - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Olathe, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health is seeking a dynamic Therapist in Social Work, Psychology, or Married and Family Therapist (MFT) who is passionate about helping others and is a team player. This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. Cottonwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Olathe, KS, providing inpatient and outpatient programming for adults (18+) facing mental health and addiction challenges. The environment is fast-paced yet fun with endless opportunities to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure is required.
• Accepting Psychologist with a master’s degree in psychology as an option.
• Accepting Married and Family Therapist (MFT) Master's degree with License as an option.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.
• 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 — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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