Help for Heroes Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Job Title: Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP
Schedule: Full time
Your experience matters
Carrollton Springs is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth. net/locations], 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.
How you’ll contribute
The Help for Heroes Therapist provides group-based dual-diagnosis treatment for
veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers experiencing mental health
and substance use concerns.
The PHP Therapist is responsible for delivering therapeutic services to
individuals in the Partial Hospitalization Program, including group and
individual therapy, discharge planning, and communication with interdisciplinary
and external stakeholders. The role supports patients with psychiatric,
emotional, and/or substance use disorders throughout their treatment journey.
Essential Functions
* Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate and treat patients
experiencing psychological, emotional, or substance use issues.
* Actively participate in treatment planning, discharge, transition, and
after-care processes.
* Provide family therapy sessions as needed to support continuity of care and
reduce barriers to treatment.
* Support with patient vitals and urine drug screening (UDS) as needed.
* Communicate proactively with patients, families, and referral sources in
accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
* Collaborate consistently with interdisciplinary teams including physicians,
UR, and nursing staff.
* Support UR team functions and provide treatment updates or documentation for
authorizations.
* Complete required clinical paperwork including psychosocial assessments,
Columbia Suicide Risk Scale, and progress notes.
* Respond appropriately to patient crises and participate in de-escalation
procedures.
* Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality, HIPAA, and clinical regulations
(TJC, CARF, Medicaid, etc.).
* Assist care coordination with discharge planning and continuity of care.
* Complete all documentation thoroughly, accurately, and within facility
timelines.
* Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Additional Information
* Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
* FLSA Status: Exempt
* Experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
preferred.
What we’re looking for
* Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent
required.
* License: Current clinical or social work license as required by state
regulations.
* Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within
30 days of hire.
More about Carrollton Springs
Carrollton Springs is a 78-bed behavioral health hospital offering exceptional
care to the Carrollton, TX community.
EEOC Statement
“Carrollton Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carrollton Springs
is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees
and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment
in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides group-based dual-diagnosis treatment for veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers in a partial hospitalization program. Responsibilities include conducting therapy sessions, managing treatment planning, and coordinating discharge and after-care processes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or an equivalent field. A current clinical or social work license is required, along with CPR and de-escalation certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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