Lead compassionate, collaborative behavioral health care that helps individuals stabilize, heal, and move forward.
As an Inpatient Therapist Lead, you'll 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, you'll 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.
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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.
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Master's 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
You'll 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.
About Compass Health Network
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.
Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.
Why Join Us?
Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you’ll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
We offer:
- Competitive Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Personal and professional development
- Licensure supervision
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program with Xponential access
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*
*Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.
Your Career, Your Impact
Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.
Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
