Inpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Conroe, TX

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About The Position

The Therapist, Inpatient position supports the department’s clinical, operational, and administrative needs. The therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy for patients with psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems; contributes to treatment planning and patient assessment; and coordinates with patients, families, referral sources, and an interdisciplinary care team. The role also involves crisis intervention, documentation, confidentiality and regulatory compliance, and participation in discharge, transition, and after-care planning. Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is noted.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent.
• Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certifications, or ability to obtain them 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 counseling sessions to support communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Communicate with clients, families, outside referral sources, and others involved in patient 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 thoroughly, accurately, 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 clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Participate in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible Social Workers and Counselors can access continuing education opportunities that support professional development and licensure renewal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time