FT - LICENSED PROGRAM THERAPIST (CLINICAL)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Program Therapist at Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas. The successful candidate will assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs, providing therapeutic interventions that foster emotional health.

The position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience in psychiatric health care. You will engage in family therapy and crisis intervention, along with completing required training prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience in family and group therapies.
• CPR and CPI training must be completed prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs.
• Provide therapeutic treatment skills for emotional health.
• Conduct short-term and long-term family therapy.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Group therapy

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

Program Therapist - Full-time

Hickory Trail Hospital, an 86-bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas, has been providing quality health care to the residents of DFW since 1988. Hickory Trail Hospital provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each client's case and their family's needs. Because crisis occurs at all times of the day and night, our services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also a proud supporter of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

Visit us online at https://www.hickorytrail.com/

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 1‑3 years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills. Combination of education, licensure, and experience and/or student internship hours may be considered.

License: Must possess a state licensure: LPC, LPC‑I, LCDC, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.

Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI training must be completed prior to beginning work. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.

Work Hours: This is a FT exempt position. Work hours are Monday‑Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.