Outpatient Therapist PRN, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health’s Collin Springs in Frisco, TX seeks an Outpatient Therapist for PRN coverage. You will provide individual and group therapy, engage families, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient care and discharge planning.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in Social Work or Counseling and possess a current state license. CPR and de-escalation certification are required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Current clinical license as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions with patients.
• Provides family session counseling to support communication and involvement.
• Communicates proactively with clients, families, and referral sources.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team including physicians and nursing staff.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely per hospital standards.
• Participates in discharge planning and after-care coordination.

Skills

Therapy sessions

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Collin 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 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.

Changes-Frisco

Schedule: PRN

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/Counseling or equivalent (required). Additional requirements include:

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

More about Collin Springs

Collin Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the McKinney, TX community.

EEOC Statement

Collin Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collin 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.