Behavioral Health Therapist - Team Lead

Unity-Health; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Therapist will deliver quality individual and group therapies on the Behavioral Health unit, using professional standards and licensure. They will oversee case management, receive patients, work with families, and coordinate discharge and aftercare services.

This role requires leadership within the team, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to changing physician demands while ensuring safety and compliance with unit procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with at least a master's degree in social work.
• Bachelor's level therapist experience in healthcare, with leadership exposure.
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to adapt to physician demands and manage stress while budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality individual and group therapies to patients.
• Oversee case management services for Behavioral Health unit patients.
• Receive patients, work with families, and arrange discharge and aftercare.
• Coordinate immediate aftercare services and interdisciplinary care.
• Maintain patient safety and comply with clinical standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Counseling

Interdisciplinary coordination

Adaptability under stress

Patient care coordination

Education

Master's degree in social work

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Job description

The Therapist will deliver quality individual and group therapies on the Behavioral Health unit, using professional standards and licensure. They will oversee case management, receive patients, work with families, and coordinate discharge and aftercare services.

This role requires leadership within the team, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to changing physician demands while ensuring safety and compliance with unit procedures.