Lead Therapist (Licensed)/LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT/Admission Evaluation(BH)/Full Time/Night

UHS

16 days ago

Amarillo, TexasFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Lead Therapist – Behavioral Health, Night Shift, Loan Forgiveness in United States.

Key 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.

Requirements

workers. Benefit Highlights: Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in United States.

Key Skills

LeadershipClinical Activities SupportDepartment OperationsChart AuditsCompliance MonitoringDocumentation ReviewData CollectionTrainingOnboardingStaff MonitoringProblem SolvingProductivity ManagementService ExcellenceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsBLS Certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Therapist (Licensed)/LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT/Admission Evaluation(BH)/Full Time/Night at UHS a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at UHS is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Amarillo, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Leadership, Clinical Activities Support, Department Operations, Chart Audits, Compliance Monitoring, Documentation Review, Data Collection, Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Therapist supports clinical activities and special projects under the Director, assisting with daily operations such as chart audits, monitoring compliance, verifying documentation, and managing productivity. This role also involves training new hires, monitoring staff professional actions,...

Benefits package: Retention Bonus Program, Loan Forgiveness Program, 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. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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