Lead Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Fort Worth, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Therapist is responsible for providing and overseeing therapeutic services within the behavioral health setting. This includes conducting therapy sessions, guiding treatment planning, and supervising key aspects of discharge and after-care coordination. The role supports high clinical standards and collaborative care delivery across the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social work, Counseling or equivalent (required)
• Experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong clinical experience required; background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred
• CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Current Clinical or Social Work license as required by state regulations.

Nice To Haves

• background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients for safety and report concerns or potential substance use to the Program Manager.
• Conduct drug screenings as needed, in collaboration with outpatient nursing staff.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions for patients with behavioral health or substance use concerns.
• Actively engage patients in group settings, lead therapeutic discussions, and implement group programming tools and resources.
• Lead treatment planning and revise goals as patient progress is evaluated.
• Oversee patient discharges and develop thorough after-care plans with appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate proactively with patients, families, and referral sources in alignment with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Collaborate consistently with physicians, UR, and nursing staff on patient care and length of stay determinations.
• Complete documentation and assessments, including psychosocial evaluations and outcome measures such as Columbia, BASIS-32, or CABA.
• Participate in crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed, and initiate facility code responses per protocol.
• Respond to crisis calls and support patient safety planning as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning by coordinating appointments, referrals, and hand-offs to aftercare services.
• Support care coordination and assist in group therapy development.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is timely, thorough, and meets regulatory standards.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and compliance with federal and state behavioral health regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level