Clinical Program Therapist PRN, Behavioral Health Unit

HighPoint Health System; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NBCC/ NASW CE provider

Job summary

Twin County Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Clinical Program Therapist in Galax, Virginia. You will provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients with psychiatric and substance abuse issues, with emphasis on comprehensive documentation and coordinated care.

Requirements include a Master's degree in social work or counseling, current clinical licensure, CPR and CPI certification within 30 days, and flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.
• CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment.
• May be required to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling for psychiatric and substance abuse patients.
• Conduct individual and group therapy; document accurately and timely.
• Participate in treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including physicians and nursing staff.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Team communication

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Your experience matters

Twin County Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Program Therapistjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

A Clinical Program Therapist who excels in this role:

• Is responsible for providing psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Ensures accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process.
• Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment.
• Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members. Demonstrates active communication with team members.
• Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as member of team with crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills. Assists care coordination department as requested.
• Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality. Completes releases appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.
• Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes
• Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Master's degree in social work or counseling. Additional requirements include:
Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.

CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment.

May be required to work flexible hours.

Continuing Education Benefits:

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an approved continuing education provider through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), offering eligible Social Workers and Counselors access to continuing education opportunities that support professional development and licensure renewal.

Hourly range: $35- $45

EEOC Statement

"Twin County Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twin County Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.