Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Youngstown, OH
•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health, is seeking a Therapist. This role is driven by a commitment to employee well-being to enable the provision of exceptional care. Joining the team means embracing a promise to deliver superior patient care that exceeds industry standards and patient expectations. The position offers a meaningful journey where skills, compassion, and dedication make a remarkable difference in the lives of those served. Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture between Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health, opening a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources, aiming to be a place employees want to work and achieve quality outcomes for patients and families.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.
  • Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Responsibilities

  • Providing psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely patient documentation.
  • Conducting individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
  • Displaying active involvement in treatment planning process.
  • Providing family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
  • Actively communicating with clients, families, and outside referral sources.
  • Demonstrating proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment.
  • Working well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members.
  • Demonstrating active communication with team members.

Benefits

  • Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology.
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