Therapist - Behavioral Health

Facility Name :
Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health    Position:  Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Shift:  PRN Days

Schedule:

8:00am- 5:00pm weekdays

Your experience matters
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 Behavioral 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.

More about our team:
Cottonwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Olathe, KS, part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for adults (18+) and include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment and detox, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

Our BH is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic Therapist in Social Work, Psychology or Married and Family Therapist (MFT) who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

What will you do in this role:

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

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

Experience:

Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

License:
Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.

Additional Requirements:

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

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 - 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 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…