Help for Heroes Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP

Memorial Physician Practices; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrollton Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Therapist for its Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Texas. This full-time role delivers individual and group therapy, participates in discharge planning, and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, a current clinical or social work license, and CPR/De-escalation certification or within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent is required.
• Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for patients in the PHP.
• Participate in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and after-care processes.
• Provide family therapy sessions as needed to support continuity of care.
• Support with patient vitals and urine drug screening as needed.
• Communicate with patients, families, and referral sources in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, UR, and nursing staff.
• Support UR team functions and provide treatment updates or documentation for authorizations.
• Complete clinical paperwork including psychosocial assessments, suicide risk scales, and progress notes.
• Respond to patient crises and participate in de-escalation procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and clinical regulations.
• Assist care coordination with discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Complete all documentation thoroughly and on time.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP

Schedule: Full time

Your experience matters

Carrollton Springs 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 Therapist joining 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.

The Help for Heroes Therapist provides group-based dual-diagnosis treatment for veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers experiencing mental health and substance use concerns.

The PHP Therapist is responsible for delivering therapeutic services to individuals in the Partial Hospitalization Program, including group and individual therapy, discharge planning, and communication with interdisciplinary and external stakeholders. The role supports patients with psychiatric, emotional, and/or substance use disorders throughout their treatment journey.

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate and treat patients experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance use issues.
• Actively participate in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and after-care processes.
• Provide family therapy sessions as needed to support continuity of care and reduce barriers to treatment.
• Support with patient vitals and urine drug screening (UDS) as needed.
• Communicate proactively with patients, families, and referral sources in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Collaborate consistently with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, UR, and nursing staff.
• Support UR team functions and provide treatment updates or documentation for authorizations.
• Complete required clinical paperwork including psychosocial assessments, Columbia Suicide Risk Scale, and progress notes.
• Respond appropriately to patient crises and participate in de-escalation procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality, HIPAA, and clinical regulations (TJC, CARF, Medicaid, etc.).
• Assist care coordination with discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Complete all documentation thoroughly, accurately, and within facility timelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Additional Information

• Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.

What we're looking for

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
• License: Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

More about Carrollton Springs

Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital offering exceptional care to the Carrollton, TX community.

EEOC Statement

"Carrollton Springs" is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carrollton Springs 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.