INPATIENT THERAPIST (LICENSED)-FT

West Oaks Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Student loan assistance

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital seeks a dedicated Inpatient Therapist to deliver direct psychiatric and substance abuse care in an acute setting for adults, adolescents, and geriatrics. You will work with patients, families, and the care team to coordinate treatment and discharge planning.

You will lead psychosocial assessments, plan reviews, and individual, group, and family therapies, while collaborating with physicians and care managers to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing recovery support.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s in Human Services related field required.
• Preferred: Master’s in Social Work.
• Licensure: LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, or LMSW; CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Experience: 1–3 years of clinical inpatient psychiatric experience; chemical dependency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments, treatment plan reviews, and individual/group/family therapy within established timeframes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, RNs, care managers, and others to support crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• Conduct therapeutic groups and provide education and advocacy to help patients access follow-up care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Group therapy

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master’s in Human Services field

Master’s in Social Work (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Hospital de-escalation training

Job description

Responsibilities

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dedicated and positive Therapist to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Inpatient Therapist will provide direct care to patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions in an acute setting. Responsible for collaborating with the patient, family/support, multidisciplinary team, outside providers, and community agencies to support and coordinate treatment and discharge planning. Responsible for continuing own personal development to enhance practice. Works with adult, adolescent, children and geriatric patients.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete Psychosocial Assessments, treatment Plan reviews, individual therapy, group therapy and family therapy sessions within established timeframes either face to face or telephonically-with all patients, family and significant others.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team including physicians, RNs, Care Managers and other healthcare team members in crisis intervention; creating behavioral plans, case conferences, client centered interventions and discharge planning.
• Conducts assigned therapeutic groups. Provides comprehensive education, instructions, advocacy information designed to assist the patient and significant others to identify and secure needed health care follow-up services.

Benefits 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Requirements

• Education Required: Master’s Degree in Human Services related field. Preferred: Master’s in Social Work.
• Licensure: LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, or LMSW. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Experience Required: One to three years of clinical experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Chemical dependency experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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