Weekend

UHS•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: BH Lead Therapist Position Summary: A lead therapist, under the direction of the Department Director, supports the clinical activities and special projects of the department; and is responsible for assisting with daily operations and duties. Such activities include chart audits, monitor compliance with treatment services, verify the timeliness and effectiveness of documentation, and review data collection and input. Works closely with Educator and Quality Consultant to provide support as needed. Assists with training and onboarding new hires. Responsible for monitoring the professional actions of staff related to service delivery. Provides guidance and problem solving to assigned staff as needed. Reports all adverse incidents to Director immediately. Manages productivity in conjunction with Department Director. Acts in a leadership role to promote the mission, vision, and values of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Requirements

Any of the following Licensed Therapist Credentials: LPC, LPC-Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT currently licensed in the state of Texas with a Master’s Degree (in a Mental or Behavioral Health field).
A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience preferred
Must either possess or be working towards clinical hours
Excels in interpersonal and communication skills.
Maintains current BLS certification or obtains within 30 days of hire.
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers.
Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
Ability to respond to pages
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop.
Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to understand and interpret financial data

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS.
Assesses or coordinates the assessment of patient healthcare and education needs and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs.
Orchestrates patient hospital process for provision of seamless, efficient care.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively allocate human and material resources to meet patient care needs.
Complies with annual education requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self and co-workers.