Lead Therapist- Outpatient

Triangle Springs; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Various Shift Options

Collaborative Work Environment

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking a passionate Lead Outpatient Therapist to join their collaborative team in Raleigh. This role focuses on providing quality psychotherapy and counseling to patients dealing with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and relevant licensure, ensuring they can deliver effective treatment while maintaining compliance with regulations. With a commitment to professional development and flexible scheduling, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and the community. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes and enhancing lives.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Current state licensure and CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Counseling

Communication Skills

Treatment Planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

HIPAA Compliance

CPI Certification

Job description

Lead Outpatient Therapist - Full Time

Triangle Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a nationally known healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina, to build a career that touches lives.

Benefits

• Professional Development and advancement opportunities.
• Working with a highly engaged staff.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Various Shifts available.
• Superior quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Psychotherapy and counseling therapies to patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. Therapies include group, individual, and family.
• Ensure accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Actively communicate with clients, families, and outside referral sources, functioning within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Demonstrate proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment, documenting all correspondence held with patients and other stakeholders.
• Display heavy involvement in treatment planning for patients. Work with patients to achieve treatment plan goals and accurately document progress. Demonstrate initiative to revise the treatment plan to create new goals for patients if appropriate.
• Ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff members. Demonstrate active communication with team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with the utilization review department. Ensure communication with UR on length of stay and treatment of patients.
• Create thorough discharge plans with clients that meet the clients' aftercare needs. Ensure both patient and appropriate family members or referral sources have appropriate paperwork in a timely manner after discharge to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling or relevant licensure in state of practice.
• Current unencumbered state licensure per state requirements.
• CPR and CPI Certification within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.

Experience:

• Prior work with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.