Therapist, Activity Lead

***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 youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a therapistjoining our team youre 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: Masters 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.
• Activity Therapist Certification required

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.