Lead Therapist LPC or LCSW

Responsibilities Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in the area of Independence, MO and We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Therapist to provide both clinical leadership and direct patient care within our behavioral health programs. This role serves as a key member of the treatment team, supporting therapists, ensuring quality of care, and helping guide program development and clinical best practices. The ideal candidate is a strong clinician with leadership ability who is passionate about delivering high‑quality behavioral health services. You will report to the Director of Clinical. The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery. The groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025. Beam topping was held in July 2025. The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2026. The Lead Therapist/Clinician will: Provide individual, group, and family therapy in accordance with treatment Serve as a clinical leader and resource for the therapy team Assist in supervising, mentoring, and supporting therapists and interns Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and treatment planning Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care Support program development, group curriculum, and therapeutic interventions Monitor quality and ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, and UHSS standards Participate in case reviews, treatment team meetings, and performance improvement initiatives Assist leadership with workflow coordination and coverage needs Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will: Serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence‑based inpatient behavioral healthcare focused on individual needs and comfort. Create more than 200 new, full‑time jobs including nurses, clinicians, therapists, technicians and administrative staff, when the facility is fully operational. Be located at the intersection of I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, adjacent to the Children's Mercy Hospital Outpatient Clinics. Feature 120 licensed beds ready to meet the mental health needs of the surrounding community. Span more than 88,000 square feet, and will include an activity yard and gym. Full‑time Benefits Include: Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance Career development opportunities across UHS and in 300+ locations! Challenging and rewarding work environment More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required Active licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) required Minimum of 2-4 years of behavioral health or psychiatric experience required Previous lead, senior clinician, or supervisory experience preferred Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and documentation skillsAbility to lead, mentor, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services