Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist, Behavioral Health

About the job

Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist

Schedule: Full-Time

Your experience matters

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By ****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

Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work, as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.

How you’ll contribute

A PHP Therapist who excels in this role:

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process
• Provides family session counseling to all patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources
• Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members

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 a master's degree in social work or counseling. Additional requirements include:

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

• Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.

• CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment.

• May be required to work flexible hours.

EEOC Statement

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

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 345149
• Job Category: Specialized Services
• Posting Date: 2026-10-01
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 3170 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44505, US ()
• FTE: 1.0 - 80 hr/pp (Full Time)
• Career Site Category: Therapy
• Position Type: Primary
• Facility Name: Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital