Therapist - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health savings accounts

Life, accident, and disability ins.

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and loan support

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join our team in a full-time role. You will provide individual and group therapy, engage families and support networks, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure comprehensive care for patients.

The position requires a master's degree in social work or counseling, an active clinical license, and CPR/CPI certification within 30 days. Experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.
• CPR and CPI certification within 30 days of employment; flexible hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff; maintains 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 team member during crises to ensure patient safety.

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Your Experience Matters We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Mental Health Counselor joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Type: Full-Time

Your Experience Matters We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Mental Health Counselor joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• 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 member of team with crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.

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: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts.
• 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.

What We're Looking For

The Therapist must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The requirements listed below are below representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Education: Master's degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.
• Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• License: Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.
• Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours.

Hourly range: $30.18 - $41.46

EEOC Statement

"Lourdes Behavior Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Behavior Health 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.