Clinical Lead Therapist

Behavioral Health Connections, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Clinical Lead Therapist to provide clinical oversight for the Clinical Assessment Team Evaluators and support the Clinical Director in daily operations.

You will review assessment referrals, help with onboarding and training, ensure credentialing compliance, and coordinate scheduling, payroll, and reports while delivering top-tier behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Current state LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT or RN license.
• Valid CPR and vaccines as required by hospital.
• 3–5 years of work experience; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Director with oversight of the Clinical Assessment Team Evaluators.
• Support interviewing, onboarding and training of evaluators.
• Review clinical assessment/referral documentation.
• Coordinate scheduling, payroll and daily reports.
• Maintain credentialing compliance and timekeeping for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Connections, Inc. is a provider of patient-focused, comprehensive mental health services. We offer mental health evaluations to children, adolescents, adults and older adults in crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week response, including all holidays. Our service model focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and disposition of your mental health patients. Based on the results of an assessment, we determine the most appropriate level of care and recommend treatment facilities. The tele-psychiatric assessment and consultation services we offer are designed to connect people with the care provided best equipped to address their mental health issues. Rapid response means that the patient will get to the most appropriate level of care faster and expedite their journey to wellness.

https://bhconnections.org

Behavioral Health Connections (BHC) in Tempe, AZ is seeking a dynamic and talented Clinical Lead Therapist. The Clinical Lead has the responsibility of providing assistance to the Clinical Director with clinical oversight of the Clinical Assessment Team Evaluators. Duties include support with review of clinical assessment/referral documentation, filing of involuntary commitment paperwork (where applicable), daily communication with referral sources regarding patient case status, assistance with interviews, new hire orientation and training of Clinical Assessment Team Evaluators in workflow processes and procedures.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Help with team scheduling, payroll, daily reports, training and onboarding new hires. Excellent clinical, communication, and organizational skills are critical components of this job.
• Clinical supervision and assistance to Clinical Director with daily scheduling, deployment and clinical updates of MAT assessors.
• Ensure all employees are compliant for credentialling requirements. Ensure timekeeping for all direct reports and serve as a delegate for other managers when out.
• Demonstrates teamwork by working together to provide ever-improving customer service to create a true customer focus.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent 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 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Health or related field.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Required: Valid State Drivers License.

Required Current State License: LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or RN

Current CPR, Vaccines, if required by a customer hospital. (“Customer hospital” means the hospital to which BHC is contracted to provide mobile assessment services.)

EXPERIENCE

Required 3-5 years work related experience - Preferred 5-8 years

Must have leadership experience.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.