Therapist PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Westpark Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, in Richmond, TX, seeks a Therapist for PRN work to provide psychotherapy and counseling to adults, adolescents, and children dealing with psychiatric, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.

The Therapist will conduct individual, group and family sessions, ensure documentation, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while maintaining HIPAA standards and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.
• Experience: Prior clinical experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
• License: Current unencumbered clinical license per state requirements.
• Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI certification within 30 days; flexibility in hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual and family therapy for patients.
• Ensures accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions and participates in treatment planning.
• Offers family session counseling to involve families and support networks.
• Communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources; collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and hospital documentation standards.
• Participates in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Group therapy

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Title: Therapist

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters!

At Westpark Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

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

Here Are Some Key Highlights

• Comprehensive Programs: Includes inpatient psychiatric care, detox services, and outpatient options like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
• Specialized Youth Services: Offers tailored treatment for children and teens aged 12-18, with academic support and family involvement to ease reintegration into school and daily life.
• Dual Diagnosis Expertise: Focuses on treating individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders through evidence-based therapies.
• Supportive Services: Provides case management, group and family therapy, medication management, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• 24/7 Availability: Open around the clock for assessments and admissions, with a multidisciplinary team ready to respond to urgent mental health needs.

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.

How You'll Contribute

Responsible for providing psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Ensures accurate and timely patient documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 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 And Requirements

• 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.

About Us

Westpark Springs is located in Richmond, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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.