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Behavioral Health Therapist

Cottonwood Springs, Olathe, KS, United States


Facility Name : Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health

Position : Behavioral Health Therapist

Shift : Full-time days, Monday - Friday

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 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! 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

Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems

Display active involvement in treatment planning process

Provide family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups

Actively communicate with clients, families, and outside referral sources

Demonstrate proactive communication with those involved with the patient's treatment

Work well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members

Demonstrate active communication with team members

Effectively communicate to UR on treatment and LOS issues

Complete appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate and complete manner

Demonstrate appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

Act as a member of team with crisis situations, assisting others to ensure patient safety

Complete accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills

Assist care coordination department as requested

Complete all documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards

Display a thorough knowledge of confidentiality

Complete releases appropriately

Demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards

Demonstrate a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws

Display active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment processes

Other duties as assigned

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

Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

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 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.

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