Therapist

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.

Displays active involvement in treatment planning process.

Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment process.

As therapeutically necessary, provides family session counseling to patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.

Support with vital and UDS capture as needed.

Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources, functioning within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment, documenting all correspondence held with patients and other stakeholders.

Ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members.

Demonstrates active communication with team members.

Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues, supporting in UR functions/authorizations/denials as needed and requested.

Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.

Completes required assessment paperwork including patient assessment scales, Columbia, psychosocial/LOC assessments (not applicable at all facilities), psychosocial/LOC updates, and assigned assessment paperwork.

Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.

Acts as member of team when a crisis occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.

Enacts the code system per company policy and training.

Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills.

Assists care coordination department as requested.

Completes all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital/facility standards.

Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality.

Completes releases appropriately.

Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and abides by those standards.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC/CARF (as applicable), Medicaid, and state and federal laws.

Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications and requirements: Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.

Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.

Additional

Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. About us Westpark Springs is located in Richmond, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. EEOC Statement “Westpark Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Westpark Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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