Inpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Conroe, TX

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About The Position

The Inpatient Therapist supports the department through clinical, operational, and administrative work, providing behavioral health care to patients at Woodland Springs. The role conducts individual, group, and family therapy; contributes to treatment planning; completes patient assessments and documentation; and supports discharge, transition, and after-care planning. The Therapist collaborates with patients, families, referral sources, and the interdisciplinary team, and assists with crisis intervention and maintaining patient safety. The position 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 certification either at hire or within 30 days.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent.
• Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification and de-escalation certification required, or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• 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 patient treatment.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
• Communicate treatment and length-of-stay issues to utilization review.
• Complete client paperwork accurately, fully, and on time.
• Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills; assist the team during crises to help ensure patient safety.
• Complete accurate patient assessments using clinical skills.
• Assist the care coordination department as requested.
• Complete documentation thoroughly, promptly, and in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintain confidentiality, complete releases appropriately, and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Follow applicable clinical regulations, including TJC requirements and Medicaid, 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 through Lifepoint Behavioral Health, an approved continuing education provider through NBCC and NASW; these opportunities support professional development and licensure renewal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time