PHP Therapist, Behavioral Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Mental health services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a PHP Therapist in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, you will conduct individual and group therapy sessions, participate in treatment planning, and provide family counseling to support the mental health of patients. A Master’s degree in social work or counseling and a current clinical license are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial assistance for education, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a current unencumbered clinical license.
• Experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is required.
• CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) to be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions to educate patients on their psychological or substance abuse issues.
• Participate in treatment and discharge planning.
• Provide family counseling as necessary.
• Document all communication in compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Schedule

Monday-Friday 1-9pm

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 a PHP Therapist joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®.

How you’ll contribute

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Display active involvement in the treatment planning process.
• Display active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after‑care planning treatment process.
• As therapeutically necessary, provide family session counseling to patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Support vital and UDS capture as needed.
• Actively communicate with clients, families, and outside referral sources, functioning within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFT Part 2.
• Demonstrate proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment, documenting all correspondence held with patients and other stakeholders.
• Maintain ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff members.
• Demonstrate active communication with team members.
• Effectively communicate to UR on treatment and LOS issues, supporting UR functions/authorizations/denials as needed and requested.
• Complete appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Complete required assessment paperwork including patient assessment scales, Columbia, psychosocial/LOC assessments, and assigned assessment paperwork.
• Demonstrate appropriate crisis intervention and de‑escalation skills. Act as a member of the team when a crisis occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.
• Enact the code system per company policy and training.
• Complete accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills. Assist care coordination department as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Applicants should have a Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
• Current unencumbered clinical license.
• Previous experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.