FT - Licensed Program Therapist

Hickory-Trail-Hospital; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Benefits website

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas, a 86-bed behavioral health facility serving the Dallas–Fort Worth area since 1988, seeks a Program Therapist. Inpatient and outpatient programs support children through older adults.

You will provide clinical social work services, crisis intervention, and family therapy to help patients reach emotional well-being. The role emphasizes compassionate teamwork, access to therapeutic skills, and a meaningful impact on patients and families within a supportive

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field is required.
• One year experience in a psychiatric, behavioral health hospital setting preferred.
• State licensure in social work or clinical related mental health field (LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LFMT) required.
• CPR and CPI or HWC training completed prior to beginning work.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services to assist patients in meeting biopsychosocial needs and access therapeutic treatment skills.
• Deliver crisis intervention, short- and long-term family therapy, and clinical social work services as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams to support patients and families throughout treatment.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field

Job description

Responsibilities

We are Hiring for Licensed Program Therapists

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Hickory Trail Hospital, every role helps create a place where people can find safety, support, and a path forward. We’re an 86-bed behavioral health hospital in DeSoto, Texas, proudly serving the Dallas–Fort Worth community since 1988. Through inpatient and outpatient programs, we care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our team brings compassion, skill, and teamwork to each person’s care—and we’re looking for people who want their work to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do - Program Therapist

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and references as needed.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
• Experience: One (1) year experience in a psychiatric, behavioral health hospital setting preferred. Experience may be obtained as an intern.
• Licensure: Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field. LPC, LMSW, or LCSW, RN, LFMT license required.
• Additional: CPR and CPI or HWC training must be completed prior to beginning work. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.