Inpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health
About the role
Mesa Springs 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 an Inpatient Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.
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
- Communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources
- Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members
- Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment
- Communicates effectively with Utilization Review (UR) on treatment and Length of Stay (LOS) issues
- Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner
- Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Affords assistance during crisis situations, ensuring patient safety
- Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills
- Affords assistance with care coordination department as requested
- Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards
- Demonstrates 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
- Involves in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social work, Counseling or equivalent (required)
- Experience may be substituted for education
- Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred
- CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
- Current Clinical or Social Work license as required by state regulations
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. Financial Protection & PTO includes life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Professional Development offers ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Employee Well-being includes mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full Time Days
Benefits
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. Financial Protection & PTO includes life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Professional Development offers ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Employee Well-being includes mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mesa Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mesa Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.