Therapist, Outpatient
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Job Location:
Avondale, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The PHP Therapist is responsible for delivering therapeutic services to individuals in the Partial Hospitalization Program including group and individual therapy discharge planning and communication with interdisciplinary and external stakeholders. The role supports patients with psychiatric emotional and/or substance use disorders throughout their treatment journey.
Essential Functions- 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.
- Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
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 a ... View more
