Lead Therapist; Licensed​/Lpc, LCSW, LMSW, Lmft​/Bh Group Therapy​/Prn

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 and who share our vision and values.

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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 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.

• 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:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; 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.

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations

Required:

1. 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). 2. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory…