About The Position
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is hiring a Behavioral Health Lead Therapist. Under the direction of the Department Director, the Lead Therapist supports the department’s clinical activities and special projects and assists with daily operations. The role includes reviewing charts and data, monitoring compliance with treatment services, and verifying that documentation is timely and effective. The Lead Therapist works with the Educator and Quality Consultant, helps train and onboard new hires, monitors staff professional conduct related to service delivery, provides guidance and problem-solving support to assigned staff, reports adverse incidents to the Director immediately, and manages productivity in conjunction with the Director. The Lead Therapist demonstrates leadership in coordinating departmental services across the health system, assesses or coordinates assessments of patients’ healthcare and education needs, and collaborates with the healthcare team to meet those needs. The role helps ensure seamless and efficient hospital care and allocates human and material resources to meet patient-care needs. The position also supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and Service Excellence culture.
Requirements
- Hold one of the following therapist credentials: LPC, LPC-Associate, LCSW, LMSW, or LMFT, currently licensed in Texas.
- Have a master’s degree in a mental or behavioral health field.
- Possess or be working toward clinical hours.
- Excel in interpersonal and communication skills.
- Maintain current BLS certification or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support departmental clinical activities, special projects, daily operations, and duties under the direction of the Department Director.
- Conduct chart audits and monitor compliance with treatment services.
- Verify the timeliness and effectiveness of documentation, and review data collection and input.
- Work with the Educator and Quality Consultant to provide support as needed.
- Assist with training and onboarding new hires.
- Monitor staff professional actions related to service delivery and provide guidance and problem-solving support to assigned staff.
- Report adverse incidents to the Department Director immediately.
- Manage productivity in conjunction with the Department Director.
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of Northwest Texas Healthcare System and support its Service Excellence culture.
- Demonstrate leadership in coordinating departmental services and integrating services and functions throughout the health system.
- Assess or coordinate assessments of patients’ healthcare and education needs and collaborate with the healthcare team to meet those needs.
- Coordinate patient hospital processes to support seamless, efficient care.
- Allocate human and material resources to meet patient-care needs.
- Comply with annual education requirements and safety and injury-prevention standards.
Benefits
- Retention Bonus Program, if offered.
- Loan Forgiveness Program, if offered.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
