Inpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health PRN
About The Position
Woodland Springs is hiring a PRN Inpatient Therapist to support the behavioral health department through clinical, operational, and administrative work. The therapist provides individual, group, and family counseling; participates in treatment planning; collaborates with patients’ families, referral sources, and interdisciplinary care teams; and supports assessment, crisis response, documentation, confidentiality, and discharge planning. The role requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or an equivalent field, a current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations, and CPR and de-escalation certifications (which may be obtained within 30 days of hire). Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is noted. Woodland Springs is located in Conroe, Texas, and is part of Lifepoint Health.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent.
- Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
- CPR certification required, or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- De-escalation certification required, or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
- Participate actively in the treatment planning process.
- Provide family session counseling to support appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
- Communicate proactively with clients, families, outside referral sources, and others involved in patients’ treatment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
- Communicate treatment and length-of-stay issues to utilization review.
- Complete client paperwork and documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time, in accordance with hospital standards.
- Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, and assist the team in crisis situations to ensure patient safety.
- Complete accurate patient assessments using clinical skills.
- Assist the care coordination department as requested.
- Maintain confidentiality, complete releases appropriately, and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
- Participate in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
