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Inpatient Therapist Lead
Job Location:
Job Location:
Missouri, MO - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 37 - 40
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Lead compassionate collaborative behavioral health care that helps individuals stabilize heal and move forward.
As an Inpatient Therapist Lead youll combine direct clinical care with team leadership in our acute psychiatric setting helping ensure every patient receives coordinated high-quality treatment during their hospitalization. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team youll provide therapeutic services guide therapist assignments and support treatment planning while fostering a collaborative patient-centered environment focused on hope recovery and wellness.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing clinical practice with leadership responsibilities and is passionate about supporting both patients and fellow clinicians in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual family and group therapy to patients receiving acute psychiatric care.
- Coordinate therapist assignments to support effective patient-centered treatment teams.
- Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans and discharge recommendations.
- Collaborate with physicians nurses case managers and other interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain timely accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency state and regulatory requirements.
- Provide clinical licensure supervision when applicable.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Respond appropriately to behavioral or medical emergencies using current certifications and approved intervention techniques.
- Support a culture of professionalism collaboration and ethical clinical practice.
Requirements Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Masters degree in counseling social work or psychology required
- Doctorate degree preferred
- One year of experience with inpatient hospital practice preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Must possess and maintain a current active clinical license in the state of Missouri (PLPC PLMFT LMSW PLP LPC LMFT LCSW or LP as applicable) in good standing
- Must obtain and maintain current CPR certification within 60 days of hire
- Must obtain and maintain certification in an approved crisis intervention methodology (CPI MANDT or CALM) within 60 days of hire
Youll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Enjoy mentoring and collaborating with fellow clinicians while maintaining an active patient caseload.
- Thrive in a team-oriented fast-paced behavioral health environment.
- Communicate effectively with patients families and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Are organized adaptable and able to prioritize multiple clinical responsibilities.
- Are committed to delivering compassionate evidence-based care that supports recovery and promotes hope.
- Value integrity accountability and continuous professional growth.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 844-853-8937 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS: 833-356-2427 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE: 988 Through compassionate, high-quality care, we guide individuals on their journey toward improved physical and ... View more
