Therapy Intern
UHS
Summary
The Therapy Intern assists with assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic services, care coordination, and discharge planning for patients receiving partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) services. Under an assigned qualified clinical supervisor, the intern supports individualized, recovery-oriented care that addresses behavioral health and substance use needs.
Job description
Position Summary
The Therapy Intern assists with assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic services, care coordination, and discharge planning for patients receiving partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) services. Under an assigned qualified clinical supervisor, the intern supports individualized, recovery-oriented care that addresses behavioral health and substance use needs.
All clinical activities must remain within the intern's demonstrated competence, approved academic placement, facility policies, and assigned supervision. The intern does not practice independently or make independent admission, discharge, or level-of-care determinations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient assessment
- Support treatment planning
- Provide therapeutic services under supervision
- Coordinate care
- Assist with discharge planning
- Support recovery-oriented care for behavioral health and substance use needs
Requirements
- Final year of a master's program in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field
- Eligible for the program's supervised internship
Benefits
- Continuing education options
- Career advancement opportunities
- Skills diversification
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.