THERAPIST (LICENSED)
UHS
Summary
The Program Therapist is an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing direct patient care. Major job functions include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, as well as psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and family sessions.
Job description
Position Summary
The Program Therapist is an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing direct patient care. Major job functions include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, as well as psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and family sessions.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work related field.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a mental health field with working with children ages 5-11 preferred.
- Must have experience in providing direct care and/or family and group therapy, crisis intervention, clinical assessment skills and treatment planning.
- Texas License in Social Work or clinical related mental health field. This is to include but not limited to LPC-Intern, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, and LCDC.
- Handle with Care training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in any restraining procedures.
- Competencies will be administered within 90 days of hire and annually via test taking, return demonstration, or the use of simulation.
- Required to work flexible hours, overtime for hourly staff, some holidays, and weekends.
- TB Test and CPR certification must be completed prior to working with patients.
- Must have knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work related field
- Minimum of one year of experience in a mental health field
- Experience working with children ages 5-11 preferred
- Experience in providing direct care and/or family and group therapy
- Experience in crisis intervention
- Clinical assessment skills
- Treatment planning experience
- Texas License in Social Work or clinical related mental health field (LPC-Intern, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LCDC)
- Handle with Care training within 90 days of employment
- TB Test and CPR certification prior to working with patients
- Knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements
- Flexible hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends availability
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.