Therapist, Inpatient

Lifepoint Health • Gilbert, AZ

3h

About The Position

Copper Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an inpatient Therapist to provide care in support of the organization’s mission to make communities healthier. The Therapist conducts individual, group, and family counseling; participates in treatment planning; communicates with patients, families, referral sources, and interdisciplinary colleagues; and supports crisis response, assessment, care coordination, and discharge planning. The role requires timely, accurate documentation and adherence to confidentiality, HIPAA, hospital standards, and applicable clinical regulations.

Requirements

• Current state license as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, MFT, or LMSW, and/or a Master’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Participate actively in treatment planning.
• Provide family counseling sessions 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 on time in accordance with hospital standards.
• Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills and assist the team in maintaining patient safety during crises.
• Complete accurate patient assessments using clinical skills.
• Assist the care coordination department as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality, complete releases appropriately, and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Follow applicable clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
• Participate in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time