Outpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health, PRN

Lifepoint Health Careers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital serving the Fort Worth, TX community and is part of Lifepoint Health. We are seeking an Outpatient Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis, dedicated to improving patient well-being and delivering exceptional care.

You will conduct individual and group therapy, participate in treatment planning, provide family sessions, communicate with clients and referrals, and ensure documentation meets hospital standards and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling (required).
• Experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
• CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
• Current Clinical or Social Work license as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions.
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process.
• Provides family session counseling for patient involvement.
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources.
• Demonstrates proactive communication with the treatment team.
• Completes all documentation thoroughly and timely, in accordance with hospital standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Mesa Springs Innovations-Arlington 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 Outpatient 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

An Outpatient Therapist who excels in this role will:

• 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, Counseling or equivalent (required) Experience may be substituted for education.

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Current Clinical or Social Work license as required by state regulations.

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."

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.