Outpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpark Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Therapist in Richmond, TX to provide psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children dealing with psychiatric and substance use disorders. The role supports inpatient and outpatient programs with a multidisciplinary team and emphasizes compassionate, confidentiality-driven care.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in social work or counseling, an active state license, CPR/CPI certification within 30 days, and experience with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure.
• Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• CPR and CPI certification within 30 days of employment; flexible hours possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling therapies including individual, group, and family sessions.
• Educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse issues.
• Participate in treatment planning and discharge planning processes.
• Coordinate with families and support groups to enhance care continuity.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and adherence to HIPAA and clinical regulations.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure

Job description

Title: Therapist

Job Type: Full time

Your experience matters!

At Westpark Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

Westpark Springs is a mental health and addiction treatment center located at 6902 S Peek Road in Richmond, Texas. It offers both inpatient and outpatient services for adults, adolescents, and children dealing with psychiatric, substance use, or co‑occurring disorders.

• 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.
• 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.

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."

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.