Therapist, Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

Your experience matters 

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and
Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your
well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By 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.

More about our team 

Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health
and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining
forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned
professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees
want to work, as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and
families alike.

How you’ll contribute 

The Therapist is responsible for providing psychotherapy and counseling
therapies including group, individual and family therapy for patients suffering
from psychiatric and substance abuse issues.  Ensures accurate and timely
patient documentation. 

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. 

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 for full-time and part-time employees.
* 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.
* Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art
hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology. 

What we’re looking for 

Applicants should possess

* Education:  Master’s degree in social work or counseling or relevant state
licensure required. 
* Experience:  Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency
patients.   

EEOC Statement

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy
Behavioral Health 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.