Outpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health PRN
Lifepoint Health•Houston, TX
About The Position
Westpark Springs is a mental health and addiction treatment center in Richmond, Texas, offering inpatient and outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children with psychiatric, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The Therapist provides psychotherapy and counseling, including group, individual, and family therapy, to patients experiencing psychiatric and substance abuse issues. The role includes accurate, timely documentation and participation in treatment planning, discharge planning, and after-care planning. The position is PRN and may require flexible hours.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or counseling, or relevant state licensure.
- Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
- Current unencumbered clinical license according to state of practice guidelines.
- CPR and CPI certification within 30 days of employment.
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 communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
- Communicate proactively 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 accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, 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.
- Apply knowledge of clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
- Participate in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
