Therapist, Outpatient

Job Type: Fulltime

Schedule: 3 - 12's Monday/Wednesday/Thursday OR 8:00 - 4:30 pm M-F scheduling available

Holiday's (No Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day)

No Weekends

• MUST HAVE ADULT GROUP THERAPY EXPERIENCE

Your experience matters

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. 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 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

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How you'll contribute

The Therapist for the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is responsible for providing comprehensive psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals experiencing psychiatric and/or substance use disorders. This includes conducting individual, group, and family therapy sessions; participating actively in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge or aftercare coordination. The Therapist collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team-including physicians, nursing staff, and utilization review-to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. This position requires accurate and timely documentation, adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2), and a commitment to supporting patients' emotional and behavioral health recovery in a structured, therapeutic setting.

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

Applicants should have

• Graduate from an approved college or university with a master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing or closely related field.

• Current unencumbered clinical license per State of Massachusetts practice guidelines required.

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

• CPR/BLS certification and Handle with Care within 30 days.

Connect with our Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at , . Or Click Here to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health!

More about

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital , a state-of-the-art, 150-bed hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, in Holyoke, MA. We provide evidence-based mental health care, including programs for child/adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery and restoration.

Salary range: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

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."

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.