Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP

Memorial Physician Practices; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpark Springs, a mental health and addiction treatment center in Richmond, TX, is seeking a licensed Therapist for full-time work in an inpatient/outpatient setting. The role involves individual, group, and family therapy, comprehensive documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support treatment planning and discharge planning.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, current state licensure, CPR and CPI within 30 days of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field is required.
• State licensure must be current and unencumbered.
• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days of hire.
• Experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling therapies (group, individual, and family) for patients with psychiatric and substance use issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions and participate in treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Offer family session counseling to support communication among families and support groups.
• Assist with vital signs and urine drug screen capture as needed.
• Communicate with clients, families, and outside referral sources while maintaining HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including physicians, nursing staff, and case management.
• Support utilization review functions and handle authorizations/denials as needed.
• Complete all required paperwork for clients accurately and timely.

Skills

CPI Training

CPR Certification

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

Title: Therapist

Job Type: Full time

Westpark Springs is a mental health and addiction treatment center located at 6902 S Peek Road in Richmond, Texas. We provide inpatient and outpatient services for adults, adolescents, and children with psychiatric, substance use, or co‑occurring disorders.

Key Highlights:

• Comprehensive Programs: inpatient psychiatric care, detox services, and outpatient options like Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs.
• Specialized Youth Services: tailored treatment for children and teens aged 12‑18, with academic support and family involvement.
• Dual Diagnosis Expertise: treating individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders through evidence‑based therapies.
• Supportive Services: case management, group and family therapy, medication management, and discharge planning.
• 24/7 Availability: open round‑the‑clock for assessments and admissions with a multidisciplinary team ready to respond.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual, and family therapy for patients with psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Actively participate in the treatment planning process and discharge, transition, and after‑care planning.
• Offer family session counseling as therapeutically necessary to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of families and support groups.
• Assist with vital and UDS capture as needed.
• Communicate with clients, families, and outside referral sources in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, documenting all correspondence with patients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate consistently with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff members.
• Support UR functions and authorizations/denials as needed.
• Complete all required paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Complete necessary assessment paperwork, including patient assessment scales, Columbia, psychosocial/LOC assessments, and other assigned assessments.
• Demonstrate crisis intervention and de‑escalation skills and act as a team member during crisis situations to ensure patient safety.
• Administer the code system per company policy and training.
• Assess patients accurately using clinical skills and assist the care coordination department as requested.
• Ensure thorough documentation in accordance with facility standards.
• Maintain confidentiality, complete releases appropriately, and adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Apply knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC/CARF, Medicaid, and state/federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field; relevant state licensure required.
• Experience: Prior experience working 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.

EEOC Statement

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