Lead Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Fort Worth, TX

31d

About The Position

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Lead 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.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Strong clinical experience required
• Unencumbered social work or counseling license as required by state regulations
• CPR and de-escalation certification required with 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees