Therapist, Inpatient Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage

Life, accident, and critical illness insurance

Paid family leave and time off

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships and wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is hiring an Inpatient Therapist in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy to patients with psychological, emotional, or substance-use issues.

This position requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and a valid clinical license. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical coverage, mental health services, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
• Current clinical or social work license by state regulations required.
• CPR/BLS certification and Handle with Care within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients.
• Participate in treatment planning and crisis intervention.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, legal, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Licensed mental-health professional

Therapeutic techniques

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Current clinical or social work license

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Inpatient Therapist

Job Type: Fulltime, Exempt

Schedule: M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Holiday rotation

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

More About Our Team

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high‑quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co‑occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full‑range of evidence‑based medical and clinical services in a state‑of‑the‑art healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co‑occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How You'll Contribute

The Inpatient Therapist is a licensed mental‑health professional responsible for providing high‑quality clinical services within an inpatient behavioral health setting. This position focuses on delivering individual, group, and family therapy to patients experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance‑use issues. The Therapist actively participates in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure comprehensive patient care. The role also includes documentation, communication with families and referral sources, coordination of discharge planning and aftercare. The Therapist upholds confidentiality standards and complies with all clinical, legal, and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, TJC, and state‑specific requirements. The Therapist position plays a key role in supporting the hospital’s mission of delivering safe, effective, and compassionate behavioral healthcare.

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 Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• 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

Applicants should have:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
• Current clinical or social work license by state regulations required.
• CPR/BLS certification and Handle with Care within 30 days.

Salary

Salary range: $62,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.