Lead Therapist

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Health Hospital

Schedule: PRN, as needed

Your experience matters

Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Tampa General Hospital. 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 our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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’ll contribute

A Lead Therapist who excels in this role:

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.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS

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 — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
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.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

What we’re looking for

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or Rehabilitation Counseling or relevant licensure in state of practice.
Previous experience in chemical dependency outpatient care, with direct experience working with chemical dependency and dual diagnosis patients preferred.
Current unencumbered clinical licensure in the state applicable to the facility.
Additional requirements include:
- CPR and CPI certified within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours.

EEOC Statement

“Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”