Therapist, Behavioral Health

Overview

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you embrace our promise to deliver superior patient care that exceeds industry standards and patient expectations. Your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Full Time, Day

Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work, and eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.

The Therapist is responsible for providing psychotherapy and counseling therapies, including group, individual, and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Accurate and timely patient documentation is essential.

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning processes.
• Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources, demonstrating proactive communication with those involved in the patient's treatment.
• Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members, demonstrating active communication with team members.

• 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 a 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.
• Brand New Facility:
  Opportunity to work in a state‑of‑the‑art hospital with cutting‑edge equipment and technology.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care