Lead Therapist, Behavioral Health

Lead Therapist, Behavioral Health Collin Springs - 3.3 McKinney, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Family leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Gym membership Opportunities for advancement Loan assistance Qualifications Master's degree in social work Collaborate with healthcare professionals Family therapy Direct patient care Achieving HIPAA compliance Maintaining patient confidentiality Safety planning Regulatory compliance Individual therapy HIPAA Family counseling Mid-level State healthcare regulations Outpatient Patient safety Master's degree Counseling Care plan development Substance abuse Clinical documentation Discharge planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Patient progress monitoring Social Work Patient treatment Working with individuals with substance use disorders Care coordination Referral coordination Individual counseling Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Full Job Description Your experience matters Collin Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Lead 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 will contribute A Lead Therapist who excels in this role will: 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 revise 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. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits:

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

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. What we're looking for Applicants should have a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling.

Additional requirements include:

Strong clinical experience required; background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred. Unencumbered social work or counseling license as required by state regulations CPR and de-escalation certification required with 30 days of hire. EEOC Statement "Collin Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collin Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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.