Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP

Lifepoint Health•Georgetown, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The PHP Therapist is responsible for providing trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals within the Partial Hospitalization Program, with a focus on supporting the unique behavioral health needs of active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. The therapist will facilitate group and individual therapy, participate in treatment planning and discharge planning, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care. The ideal candidate will have experience working with military populations and an understanding of military culture, trauma-related concerns, and the complex psychiatric, emotional, and/or substance use needs commonly experienced by this population.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
Experience working with military populations.
Understanding of military culture.
Understanding of trauma-related concerns.
Understanding of complex psychiatric, emotional, and/or substance use needs commonly experienced by military populations.

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.