Therapist

Facility Name: UP Health System Behavioral Health Clinic

Therapist- Salaried

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health 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 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 Therapist who excels in this role:

• Performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to behavioral health.

• Completes substance abuse evaluations in compliance with documentation guidelines.

• Completes and initiates treatment plans and treatment plan reviews in compliance with documentation guidelines. Assumes overall responsibility for coordinating patient care while in service program.

• Provides and documents individual, family, and group therapy as assigned.

• Monitors patient attendance and length of time in services; coordinates a discharge plan and recommendations for further treatment, as appropriate.

• Initiates and facilitates crisis prevention and intervention, providing emergency crisis services as needed and assigned.

• Participates in hospital billing process to secure maximum reimbursement for services.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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:

Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
*Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education.

Licenses:

• State of Michigan Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LBSW) (Preferred)

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

• Certified Addiction Counselor (Preferred)
  

Minimum Work Experience
2 years alcohol and drug treatment setting
1 year therapeutic experience with chemical dependency (Preferred)

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.