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Help for Heroes PHP Therapist, PRN

Lifepoint Health, Fort Worth, TX, United States


Your experience matters

Mesa Springs 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

PHP 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.

How you'll contribute

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 CFT 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 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 a member of team when 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 coordinate department as requested

Follows the national Help for Heroes curriculum, working with Active Duty, Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Workers and Frontline Workers

Other duties as assigned by leadership

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

What we’re looking for
Applicants should have a Master’s degree in social work or counseling. Additional requirements include:

Current unencumbered clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC‑A)

Previous experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients

CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days

Mesa Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, TX community.

EEOC Statement
Mesa Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mesa 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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