Therapist, Behavioral Health

About the role

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work, as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.

Responsibilities

• Providing psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
• Ensuring accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Conducting individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Displaying active involvement in treatment planning process.
• Providing family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Actively communicating with clients, families, and outside referral sources.
• Demonstrating proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment.
• Working well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members.
• Demonstrating active communication with team members.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.
• Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness,