PRN INPATIENT THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Millwood Hospital; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Millwood Hospital in Arlington, Texas is seeking a dedicated PRN Inpatient Therapist to join its clinical team. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive therapeutic services in an inpatient setting, making a difference in patients' lives.

The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in a relevant field, experience in mental health counseling, and relevant licensure.

As part of the team, you will conduct patient assessments, provide therapy, and collaborate with medical professionals, while enjoying competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience in family and group therapies and crisis intervention.
• Must possess a state licensure: LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide therapy sessions using various modalities.
• Manage crisis situations and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Motivational interviewing

Crisis intervention

Behavioral health modalities

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field

Job description

PRN Inpatient Therapist

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled PRN Inpatient Therapist to join our onsite clinical team. The ideal candidate will possess a license, a strong background in mental health counseling, with expertise in providing comprehensive therapeutic services within an inpatient setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through evidence-based practices, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and family counseling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions employing modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, and behavioral therapy.
• Manage crisis situations effectively through crisis management techniques and de‑escalation strategies to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, case management, and discharge planning while maintaining accurate medical documentation compliant with HIPAA regulations.
• Engage in clinical research activities when applicable, contributing to data collection efforts that support ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention within inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Strong background in adults and adolescents, and family counseling, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Expertise in behavioral health modalities such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), addiction counseling, grief counseling, psychopharmacology, and gender issues counseling.
• Familiarity with hospital experience, medical documentation standards, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and HIPAA compliance.
• Excellent skills in patient assessment, case management, social work principles, and clinical counseling techniques.
• Ability to handle complex cases involving PTSD care, chronic pain counseling, geriatrics, and special education needs.
• Strong communication skills for intake procedures and collaboration with medical professionals; experience with research or data collection is a plus.

Schedule

Monday - Friday (Days) / Occasional weekend hours.

Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: MONDAY - FRIDAY (8 AM - 5 PM).

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
• Experience: Prefer a minimum of one‑three (1‑3) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• License: Must possess a state licensure: LPC, LPC‑A, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.
• Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI training must be completed prior to beginning work. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

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