Therapist, Inpatient

Lifepoint Health • Gilbert, AZ

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About The Position

Copper Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring an inpatient Therapist to provide care supporting the mental health and well-being of patients. The role conducts individual, group, and family therapy; contributes to treatment planning and patient assessments; collaborates with patients, families, referral sources, and an interdisciplinary care team; and supports crisis response, care coordination, discharge planning, and after-care planning. The Therapist is also responsible for timely and accurate documentation and for following confidentiality, HIPAA, clinical, and applicable legal standards.

Requirements

• Current state LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, MFT, or LMSW license and/or a master's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications 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 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 the patient's 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 and clinical documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time in accordance with hospital standards.
• Use appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, assisting the team to ensure 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.
• 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