Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP

Job Description

Therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program PHP -This is NOT a remote position

Your experience matters

At Oakwood Springs , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 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

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.
• Experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

About us
Oakwood Springs is located in Oklahoma City, OK, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Connect with our Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by email View email address on click.appcast.io.


EEOC Statement

"Oakwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Oakwood Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Us

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.

About the Team

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.