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Raleigh, North Carolina

Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

PHP Therapist

Schedule: Full-time

Your Experience Matters

Triangle Springs 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 Partial Hospitalization Program Therapist (PHP) 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 Partial Hospitalization Program Therapist (PHP) who excels in this role:

  • 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.

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.

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 PHP Therapist conducts individual and group therapy sessions to treat psychological, emotional, or substance use issues, while actively participating in treatment planning and discharge processes. Responsibilities also include providing family therapy, supporting patient vitals/UDS, communicating with stakeholders, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or an equivalent field, along with a current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations. Required certifications include CPR and De-escalation, which must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not already held.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyHIPAA ComplianceInterdisciplinary CollaborationAuthorization DocumentationSuicide Risk AssessmentCrisis ResponseClinical Documentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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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401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
17% this job
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave and paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package and company match
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs