FT - Licensed Program Therapist

Universal Health Services; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services operates Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, TX, seeking Licensed Program Therapists to support patients across age groups through inpatient and outpatient services. This role emphasizes crisis intervention, therapy, and collaboration with a compassionate care team.

Applicants must hold a Master’s in Social Work or related field, state licensure (LPC/LMSW/LCSW/RN/LFMT), CPR/CPI/HWC training, and preferably one year in a psychiatric setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health field is required.
• One (1) year experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health hospital setting preferred; internship possible.
• Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field (LPC, LMSW, LCSW, RN, LFMT).
• CPR and CPI or HWC training must be completed prior to starting. Competency exam may be required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting biopsychosocial needs and provide therapeutic treatment skills.
• Provide basic consultation, teaching and specialized clinical social work services; crisis intervention and family therapy.
• Offer information and referrals as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Clinical social work services

Compassionate care

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or 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 referrals 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.