Therapist

About the role

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Essential Functions

• Counsels patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Communicates actively 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 team members.
• Communicates effectively with Utilization Review 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.
• Affords assistance in crisis situations, ensuring patient safety.
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills.
• Affords assistance in 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 and Requirements

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• Education: Master's degree in social work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
• Licenses: Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.

Connect with our Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by email emma.peterson1@lifepointhealth.net.

EEOC Statement

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.