LEAD THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health in Birmingham, AL seeks a Lead Therapist to provide clinical direction, therapy services, and milieu management on the assigned unit. You will ensure program requirements, develop treatment plans, and oversee scheduling and documentation to deliver high-quality care.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and licensure (LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LICSW) in Alabama; at least two years of counseling experience; and the ability to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing or closely related field.
• Current license or eligibility for LMSW/ALC/LMFT/LPC/LICSW in Alabama.
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated excellence in counseling and social work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents with Risk Manager and Nurse Manager and inform Director of Clinical Services.
• Assure a therapeutic and safe environment and advocate for patient rights.
• Plan and coordinate program needs with other disciplines and activities.
• Evaluate total program effectiveness and implement changes as needed.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and report issues to Plant Operations as needed.
• Complete admission screening, discharge, and aftercare planning.
• Provide individual and family therapy as assigned and document promptly.

Skills

Licensure: LMSW/ALC/LMFT/LPC/LICSW

Experience: 2+ years counseling

Program management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead Therapist

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.

The Lead Therapist provides clinical direction, social services, and therapy services for residents/patients on the clinical unit assigned. This position will be responsible for overall program and therapeutic milieu coordination. The aim is that the program and staff follow their handbook, that each patient has an appropriate MTP, and that lead staff follow the appropriate MTP. The Clinical Program Coordinator will monitor program schedule compliance, serve as a role model for therapeutic communication, and promote a positive work environment.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Lead Therapist position, such as:

• 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
• www.hillcrestbhs.com

What do our current Therapists value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Clinical Program Coordinator is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Clinical Program Coordinator with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Lead Therapist

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Graduate from an approved college or university with a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing or closely related field.
• Current license or eligibility for license as a LMSW, ALC, LMFT, LPC, or LICSWin the State of Alabama required.
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated excellence in counseling and social work
• Ability to manage clinical programs and milieu

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• 1. In collaboration with the Risk Manager and Nurse Manager investigates critical incidents and complaints from patients, personnel and other departments and inform Director of Clinical Services. (2%)
• 2. Assure a therapeutic and safe environment, advocates for patient rights, and encourages compliance with program requirements. (5%)
• 3. Plan, develop, and coordinate the needs of the program with other disciplines activities, and programs. (10%)
• 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the total program and make recommendations and changes as indicated. (10%)
• 5. Assure unit is clean and neat, and maintenance upkeep is conducted. Report any problems in this area to the Director of Plant Operations as needed. (2%)
• 6. Utilize the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing as a resource to address nursing issues and concerns. (1%)
• 9. Completes regular patient record reviews for assigned program to ensure compliance with clinical documentation, per P/P. (4%)
• 10. Meet with the Nurse Manager and residents/patients to assess program needs and allow feedback. (3%)
• 11. Review grievance forms with Nurse Manager and Patient Advocate regularly and in a timely fashion. (2%)
• 12. Initiates and complete admission screening, discharge, and aftercare planning. Demonstrate an adequate knowledge base of growth and development. (10%)
• 13. Consistently demonstrate competence in day-to-day scheduling of duties by competing tasks on time with little assistance from others as required. (5%)
• 14. Provides individual and family therapy, as assigned. Utilizes appropriate knowledge and skills in providing treatment to patients/residents and their families. (10%)
• 15. Complete psycho-social assessments per policy and procedure. Communicates with family members and referral sources to obtain historical information. (2%)
• 16. Complete groups as assigned and individual and family therapy as indicated. Document accurately and precisely in a timely manner and per P/Ps. (5%)
• 17. Collaborates with program staff to plan and/or attend off-campus program outings for residential units, if assigned. (5%)
• 18. Participate in treatment team meetings and completed necessary documentation, make changes and update Treatment plan per P/Ps. Serves as the Treatment Team Champion by scheduling patients, ensuring all program patients have treatment plans, and complete all required attendance forms. (10%)
• 19. Coordinate and document referrals and discharge planning. Ensures that each discharge in the program completes a Patient Satisfaction Survey. (5%)
• 20. Attend all mandatory employee in-services as scheduled and remain certified in HWC and CPR. (1%)
• 21. Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. (5%)
• 22. Coordinates with program staff to create monthly group therapy schedule. (5%)

Primary Equipment/Applications Used

• Computer
• Microsoft Office Suite

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