Inpatient Therapist PRN, Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking an Inpatient Therapist in Fort Worth, TX, to provide individual and group therapy sessions. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in social work or counseling and experience working with psychiatric patients.

The role includes crisis intervention, communication with families, and thorough documentation. Join a dedicated team committed to improving community health through effective care.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• Previous experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions for patients.
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and referral sources.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

PRN Days

Your experience matters

Mesa 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 an Inpatient 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

• 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
  Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Master's degree in social work or counseling.

• Current unencumbered clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• Previous experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
• CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days

More about Mesa Springs

Mesa Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, TX community.

EEOC Statement

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