Partial Hospitalization Program Therapist (PHP) - Behavioral Health

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 with 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, 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.

What we’re looking for Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent (required) . Additional requirements include:

Current Clinical or Social Work license as required by state regulations

CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain with 30 days of hire.

Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis and psychiatric patients preferred.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

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 and 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.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and 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, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

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.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.