Lifepoint Health·Columbus, Ohio
The Inpatient Therapist conducts individual and group therapy sessions, actively participates in treatment planning, and ensures effective communication with patients and their families. They also document all correspondence related to the patient's treatment.
Inpatient Therapist, Behavioral Health
Full-time: Your experience matters
Columbus Springs East is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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 an Inpatient 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.
How you’ll contribute
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, family session counseling provides to patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups
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
Why join us
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.
Columbus Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Columbus community for over 7 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission.
Salary Range: $68,000-$91,000/year
“Columbus Springs East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbus Springs East is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
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.
Applicants must have a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, along with a current clinical or social work license in Ohio. Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is required, along with CPR and de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.