Therapist - Behavioral Health

Cottonwood Springs; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Cottonwood Springs is seeking a Therapist in Social Work, Psychology or MFT to join our behavioral health team in Olathe, KS. The role focuses on clinical care, with emphasis on therapy, treatment planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

You will conduct individual/group sessions, provide family counseling, and contribute to care planning and documentation, ensuring HIPAA and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, dayshift position at our behavioral health hospital.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure is required.
• Accepting Psychologist with a master’s degree in psychology as an option.
• Accepting Married and Family Therapist (MFT) Master’s degree with License as an option.
• Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions.
• Active involvement in treatment planning process.
• Provides family session counseling for patient and family involvement.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation in patient records.
• Demonstrates crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Participates in discharge, transition, and after-care planning processes.

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Licensed clinical license per state guidelines

Master’s degree in psychology (optional psychologist option)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with license (optional)

Job description

Facility Name: Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health

Position: Therapist - Behavioral Health

Shift: Full-time days, Monday - Friday

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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 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.

More About Our Team

Cottonwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Olathe, KS, part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for adults (18+) and include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment and detox, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Our BH is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic Therapist in Social Work, Psychology or Married and Family Therapist (MFT) who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Reports to

Director of Clinical Operations

What Will You Do In This Role

• 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

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure is required.


• Accepting Psychologist with a master's degree in psychology as an option.


• Accepting Married and Family Therapist (MFT) Master's degree with License as an option.


• Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.


• License: Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.

Additional Requirements

• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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 401(k) retirement package and 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.

EEOC Statement

"Cottonwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottonwood Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."