Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP

About the Role

As a Therapist in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) you will deliver therapeutic services to individuals with psychiatric, emotional, and/or substance‑use disorders. The role includes group and individual therapy, discharge planning, and communication with interdisciplinary and external stakeholders.

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate and treat patients experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance‑use issues.
• Actively participate in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and after‑care processes.
• Provide family therapy sessions as needed to support continuity of care and reduce barriers to treatment.
• Support patient vitals and urine drug screening (UDS) as needed.
• Communicate proactively with patients, families, and referral sources in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Collaborate consistently with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, utilization review (UR), and nursing staff.
• Support UR team functions and provide treatment updates or documentation for authorizations.
• Complete required clinical paperwork including psychosocial assessments, Columbia Suicide Risk Scale, and progress notes.
• Respond appropriately to patient crises and participate in de‑escalation procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality, HIPAA, and clinical regulations (TJC, CARF, Medicaid, etc.).
• Assist care coordination with discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Complete all documentation thoroughly, accurately, and within facility timelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent (required).
• Current clinical or social work license as required by Texas state regulations (required).
• CPR and de‑escalation certification (required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Experience working with psychiatric and chemical‑dependency patients (preferred).

About Us

Woodland Springs is located in Conroe, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier®. Our network includes acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities across 29 states, with 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care.