Therapist, Outpatient

Lifepoint Health•Avondale, AZ

About The Position

Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP Position Summary The PHP Therapist is responsible for delivering therapeutic services to individuals in the Partial Hospitalization Program, including group and individual therapy, discharge planning, and communication with interdisciplinary and external stakeholders. The role supports patients with psychiatric, emotional, and/or substance use disorders throughout their treatment journey. Essential Functions Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate and treat patients experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance use issues. Actively participate in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and after-care processes. Provide family therapy sessions as needed to support continuity of care and reduce barriers to treatment. Support with patient vitals and urine drug screening (UDS) as needed. Communicate proactively with patients, families, and referral sources in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Collaborate consistently with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, UR, and nursing staff. Support UR team functions and provide treatment updates or documentation for authorizations. Complete required clinical paperwork including psychosocial assessments, Columbia Suicide Risk Scale, and progress notes. Respond appropriately to patient crises and participate in de-escalation procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality, HIPAA, and clinical regulations (TJC, CARF, Medicaid, etc.). Assist care coordination with discharge planning and continuity of care. Complete all documentation thoroughly, accurately, and within facility timelines. Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership. Additional Information Reports to: Director of Clinical Services FLSA Status: Exempt Experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate and treat patients experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance use issues.
Actively participate in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and after-care processes.
Provide family therapy sessions as needed to support continuity of care and reduce barriers to treatment.
Support with patient vitals and urine drug screening (UDS) as needed.
Communicate proactively with patients, families, and referral sources in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Collaborate consistently with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, UR, and nursing staff.
Support UR team functions and provide treatment updates or documentation for authorizations.
Complete required clinical paperwork including psychosocial assessments, Columbia Suicide Risk Scale, and progress notes.
Respond appropriately to patient crises and participate in de-escalation procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality, HIPAA, and clinical regulations (TJC, CARF, Medicaid, etc.).
Assist care coordination with discharge planning and continuity of care.
Complete all documentation thoroughly, accurately, and within facility timelines.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.