Therapist, Activity Lead at Lifepoint Health

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapy, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Patient Safety, Documentation, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Substance Use, Behavioral Health, Clinical Standards, Patient Confidentiality, Collaboration, De-escalation, After-care Coordination, Communication, Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

***Please note this is NOT a virtual role*** Therapist, Lead Your experience matters 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. Position Summary 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. 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 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. Additional Information * Reports to: Director of Clinical Services * FLSA Status: Exempt * Strong clinical experience required; background in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Education: Master's degree in social work, Counseling, or equivalent required. * License: Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations. * Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire. EEOC Statement "Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Lead Therapist is responsible for providing and overseeing therapeutic services, including conducting therapy sessions and guiding treatment planning. This role also involves supervising discharge and after-care coordination while supporting high clinical standards.