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Lifepoint Health
Raleigh, North Carolina

Therapist, Outpatient PRN

CounselorPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters 

Triangle 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 an Outpatient 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 

An Outpatient 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 a 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.
* Competitive Pay Rates
* Superior Quality Patient Outcomes
* Supportive Leadership and Culture

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 Triangle Springs

Triangle Springs is a 77- bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering
exceptional care to the Raleigh community for over 8 years. We are proud to be
recognized as Joint Commission Accredited and Psych Armor Certified. 

EEOC Statement

"Triangle Springs Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Triangle Springs
Hospital 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 conducts individual and group therapy sessions while actively participating in treatment planning and family counseling. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation, ensuring patient safety through crisis intervention, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

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

Individual therapyClinical assessmentHIPAA complianceDischarge planningSubstance abuse counselingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 20% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Employee Well-being programs (free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services)
Professional Development opportunities
Competitive Pay Rates
Supportive Leadership and Culture