Lead Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Paid Family Leave

Tuition Assistance & 401(k) match

Mental health & wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mesa Springs Innovations-Arlington, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Lead Therapist to provide comprehensive behavioral health services. You will oversee therapy sessions, lead treatment planning, and coordinate discharges with aftercare plans in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, strong clinical experience, and licensure aligned with Texas regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Strong clinical experience required; background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred.
• CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients for safety and report concerns.
• Conduct drug screenings in collaboration with outpatient nursing staff.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions for behavioral health or substance use concerns.
• Lead treatment planning and revise goals as patient progress is evaluated.
• Oversee patient discharges and develop thorough after-care plans with follow-up.
• Communicate with patients, families, and referral sources in alignment with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Collaborate with physicians, UR, and nursing staff on patient care and length of stay determinations.
• Complete documentation and assessments, including psychosocial evaluations and outcome measures.
• Participate in crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Chemical dependency background

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Schedule: Full Time Days

Your experience matters

Mesa Springs Innovations-Arlington 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.

How you'll contribute

A Lead Therapist who excels in this role will:

• Monitor patients for safety and report concerns or potential substance use to the Program Manager.
• 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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 we're looking for

Applicants should have a Master's Degree in Social work, Counseling or equivalent (required).

• Strong clinical experience required; background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred
• CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations

More about Mesa Springs

Mesa Springsis a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, TX community.

EEOC Statement

"Mesa Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mesa Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.