Inpatient Therapist - Full-Time, Behavioral Health

UHS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital seeks a dedicated Inpatient Therapist to provide direct care for patients with psychiatric and substance use conditions in an acute setting.

The role requires collaboration with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to support treatment and discharge planning. It emphasizes ongoing professional development and work with adults, adolescents, children and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Human Services related field is required.
• LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, or LMSW licensure required; CPR and de-escalation certifications.
• One to three years of clinical experience in inpatient psychiatric settings; chemical dependency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, individual, group and family therapy within established timeframes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including physicians, RNs, care managers and others.
• Conduct therapeutic groups and provide education and advocacy to support follow-up care.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Inpatient psychiatry

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Human Services

Master’s in Social Work (preferred)

Job description

West Oaks Hospital seeks a dedicated Inpatient Therapist to provide direct care for patients with psychiatric and substance use conditions in an acute setting.

The role requires collaboration with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to support treatment and discharge planning. It emphasizes ongoing professional development and work with adults, adolescents, children and geriatric patients.