Therapist, Behavioral Health Outpatient

Therapist, Outpatient

Join our team as a Therapist in the Outpatient setting at Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. 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 our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals experiencing psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Participate actively in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge or aftercare coordination.
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team—including physicians, nursing staff, and utilization review—to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2), and support patients' emotional and behavioral health recovery in a structured, therapeutic setting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
• Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
• CPR/BLS certification and Handle with Care within 30 days.
• Must have adult group therapy experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.

Community Overview

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital located in Holyoke, MA. We provide evidence-based mental health care, including programs for child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery, and restoration.

Salary range: $62,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year.

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care 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. 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.