Inpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health PRN

Westpark Springs; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Westpark Springs in Richmond, TX, seeks a licensed Therapist (PRN) to provide psychotherapy and counseling across inpatient, PHP, and IOP services. You will work with patients facing psychiatric and substance use disorders, delivering individual, group, and family therapies while ensuring proper documentation.

Join a multidisciplinary team for crisis intervention, discharge planning, and ongoing treatment planning, with 24/7 admissions support and a mission to help communities stay healthier.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling including group, individual and family therapy for patients with psychiatric and/or substance use issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Contributes to treatment planning and engagement with patients and families.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team and outside referral sources.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates crisis intervention and de-escalation skills as needed.

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Your experience matters! At

Title: Therapist

Job Type: PRN

Here Are Some Key Highlights

• Comprehensive Programs: Includes inpatient psychiatric care, detox services, and outpatient options like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
• Specialized Youth Services: Offers tailored treatment for children and teens aged 12-18, with academic support and family involvement to ease reintegration into school and daily life.
• Dual Diagnosis Expertise: Focuses on treating individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders through evidence-based therapies.
• Supportive Services: Provides case management, group and family therapy, medication management, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• 24/7 Availability: Open around the clock for assessments and admissions, with a multidisciplinary team ready to respond to urgent mental health needs.

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.

How You’ll Contribute

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications And Requirements

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

About Us

Westpark Springs is located in Richmond, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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.

EEOC Statement

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