Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP Position Summary
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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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.
