Behavioral Health Therapist

Facility Name: Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health

Position: Behavioral Health Therapist

Shift: Full-time days Monday - Friday

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part ofLifepoint 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 Health Therapist joining our team youre 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 BHis a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What were 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! This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical operational and administrative excellence.

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services

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
• 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
• Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patients treatment
• Works well 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
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely accurate and complete manner
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Acts as a member of team with crisis situation occurs assisting others to ensure patient safety
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills
• Assists care coordination department as requested
• Completes all documentation thoroughly timely and in accordance with hospital standards
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality
• Completes releases appropriately
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations including TJC Medicaid and state and federal laws
• Displays active involvement in the discharge transition and after-care planning treatment processes Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work or counseling or relevant state licensure required.

• Accepting Psychologist with a masters degree in psychology

• Accepting Married and Family Therapist (MFT) Masters 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 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 and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Cottonwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottonwood Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.