Therapist, Lead

Therapist, Lead -FT At Oakwood Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a 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 The Lead Therapist is responsible for providing and overseeing therapeutic services within the behavioral health setting. This includes conducting therapy sessions, guiding treatment planning, and supervising key aspects of discharge and after-care coordination. The role supports high clinical standards and collaborative care delivery across the interdisciplinary team. What We Offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. 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. Essential Functions 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. Additional Information Reports to: Director of Clinical Services FLSA Status: Exempt Strong clinical experience required; background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred. About Us Oakwood Springs is located in Oklahoma City, OK, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. EEOC Statement 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oakwood Springs