Therapist, Outpatient (PRN)

 Your experience matters  

Copper Springs East is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. 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 our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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  

A Therapist who excels 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 patient’s 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 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

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:   

• 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 

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. 
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.  

• Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling required.

• Experience:  Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

• License: Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.

EEOC Statement 

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