Lead Therapist (Licensed) / LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT/ BH Group Therapy / FT

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive salary with generous PTO

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, TX, seeks a BH Lead Therapist to support the department's clinical activities and special projects. You will assist with training new hires, monitor documentation, and provide leadership to staff in service delivery.

The role emphasizes supervision, adherence to service excellence standards, and collaboration with Educator and Quality Consultant to enhance patient care. This position requires TX licensure and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas licensure as a mental health professional (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) with a Master’s degree.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess or be pursuing clinical hours.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental services through collaboration across NWTHS.
• Assess patient healthcare and education needs with the healthcare team.
• Coordinate patient hospital processes for seamless, efficient care.
• Manage resources and productivity under Department Director guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

BLS certification

Education

Texas licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)

Master's in Mental/Behavioral Health

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: BH Lead Therapist

Position Summary

A lead therapist, under the direction of the Department Director, supports the clinical activities and special projects of the department; and is responsible for assisting with daily operations and duties. Such activities include chart audits, monitor compliance with treatment services, verify the timeliness and effectiveness of documentation, and review data collection and input. Works closely with Educator and Quality Consultant to provide support as needed. Assists with training and onboarding new hires. Responsible for monitoring the professional actions of staff related to service delivery. Provides guidance and problem solving to assigned staff as needed. Reports all adverse incidents to Director immediately. Manages productivity in conjunction with Department Director. Acts in a leadership role to promote the mission, vision, and values of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Assesses or coordinates the assessment of patient healthcare and education needs and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs. Orchestrates patient hospital process for provision of seamless, efficient care. Demonstrates the ability to effectively allocate human and material resources to meet patient care needs. Complies with annual education requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self and co-workers.

Benefit Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• 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: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• Any of the following Licensed Therapist Credentials: LPC, LPC-Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT currently licensed in the state of Texas with a Master’s Degree (in a Mental or Behavioral Health field).
• A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience preferred
• Must either possess or be working towards clinical hours
• Excels in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintains current BLS certification or obtains within 30 days of hire.

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