Lead Therapist: Behavioral Health & Care Coordination

Oakwood Springs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Oakwood Springs in Oklahoma City, OK, seeks a Lead Therapist to oversee therapeutic services within our behavioral health setting and guide treatment planning for patients.

You will conduct individual, group, and family therapy, supervise discharge and after-care planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with physicians, UR, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical experience required; background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 revising 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.

Job description

Oakwood Springs in Oklahoma City, OK, seeks a Lead Therapist to oversee therapeutic services within our behavioral health setting and guide treatment planning for patients.

You will conduct individual, group, and family therapy, supervise discharge and after-care planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with physicians, UR, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining patient confidentiality.