Therapist, Outpatient Behavioral Health

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

* Holiday's

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.

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
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Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO
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Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth
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Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being
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Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development
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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 , brand . Or  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 Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws…