Therapist - Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Therapist

Join our dynamic team as a Behavioral Health Therapist at Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health. Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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 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.

Job Description

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems
• Display active involvement in the treatment planning process
• Provide family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups
• Actively communicate with clients, families, and outside referral sources
• Demonstrate proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment
• Work well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff members
• Demonstrate active communication with team members
• Effectively communicate to UR on treatment and LOS issues
• Complete appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner
• Demonstrate appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Act as a member of the team when a crisis situation occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety
• Complete accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills
• Assist care coordination department as requested
• Complete all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards
• Display a thorough knowledge of confidentiality
• Complete releases appropriately
• Demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abide by those standards
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws
• Display active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required
• Accepting Psychologist with a master's degree in psychology
• Accepting Married and Family Therapist (MFT) Master's degree with License
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
• Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines

Additional Requirements

• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days

Benefits

• 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 with 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

EEOC Statement

Cottonwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottonwood Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.