Therapist, Inpatient

Lifepoint Health • Vancouver, WA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Rainier Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to ensure exceptional patient care. As an Inpatient Therapist, you will contribute to making communities healthier by conducting individual and group therapy sessions, actively participating in treatment planning, and providing family session counseling. The role involves communicating with clients, families, and referral sources, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff. You will also be responsible for timely and accurate documentation, demonstrating appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, assisting with care coordination, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical regulations.

Requirements

• Current state LCSW, LPC, LMFT or similar license
• Master’s degree from an accredited school
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

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
• 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

• 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: Entry Level