Help for Heroes/PHP Therapist, Behavioral Health

 Schedule: Full-Time, Monday -Friday, 1pm-9pm

Your experience matters 

 Mesa Springs Innovations-Arlington 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 Help for Heroes/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 

A Help for Heroes/PHP Therapist who excels in this role will:

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate and treat patients experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance use issues.
• Actively participates in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and after-care processes.
• Provides family therapy sessions as needed to support continuity of care and reduce barriers to treatment.
• Supports with patient vitals and urine drug screening (UDS) as needed.
• Communicates proactively with patients, families, and referral sources in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Collaborates consistently with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, UR, and nursing staff.
• Supports UR team functions and provide treatment updates or documentation for authorizations.
• Completes required clinical paperwork including psychosocial assessments, Columbia Suicide Risk Scale, and progress notes.
• Responds appropriately to patient crises and participate in de-escalation procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of confidentiality, HIPAA, and clinical regulations (TJC, CARF, Medicaid, etc.).
• Assists care coordination with discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Completes all documentation thoroughly, accurately, and within facility timelines.
• Performs additional 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, Counseling or equivalent (required) Experience may be substituted for education.  Additional requirements include:

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Current Clinical or Social Work license as required by state regulations.

More about Mesa Springs

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.”