Inpatient Therapist - Make a Real Impact (PRN)

Lifepoint Health; Carrollton (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrollton Springs in Texas is seeking an Inpatient Therapist to support psychiatric and behavioral health services on an as-needed basis. You will provide individual and group therapy, participate in treatment planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The position requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling, state license as required, CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire, and a commitment to HIPAA and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
• License as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification and de-escalation certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

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 a 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

Skills

Therapy

Group Therapy

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation skills

HIPAA knowledge

Job description

Carrollton Springs in Texas is seeking an Inpatient Therapist to support psychiatric and behavioral health services on an as-needed basis. You will provide individual and group therapy, participate in treatment planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The position requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling, state license as required, CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire, and a commitment to HIPAA and