INPATIENT THERAPIST (LICENSED) - PICU UNIT

Universal Health Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous PTO

Full Benefits (medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Inpatient Therapist for our PICU unit to join our onsite clinical team. The ideal candidate holds an active clinical license and has a strong background in mental health counseling, delivering psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and family counseling in an inpatient setting.

The role emphasizes evidence‑based practices, collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues, accurate medical documentation compliant with HIPAA, and participation in quality

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a clinically related mental health field.
• 1–3 years in a psychiatric health care facility with family and group therapies and crisis intervention.
• State licensure: LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.
• CPR and CPI training completed prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using CBT, psychodynamic, art therapy, and behavioral approaches.
• Manage crises with de‑escalation strategies to ensure patient safety.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Engage in clinical research/data collection for quality improvement when applicable.

Skills

Psychotherapy experience

Crisis intervention

Adults & adolescents counseling

Hospital documentation & HIPAA

Assessment & case management

PTSD & chronic conditions care

Communication with medical staff

Education

Master's in Social Work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Inpatient Therapist

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Inpatient Therapist for our PICU unit to join our onsite clinical team. The ideal candidate will possess a license, a strong background in mental health counseling, and expertise in providing comprehensive therapeutic services within an inpatient setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through evidence‑based practices, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and family counseling.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD‑9 and ICD‑10 coding standards to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions employing modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, and behavioral therapy.
• Manage crisis situations effectively through crisis management techniques and de‑escalation strategies to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, case management, and discharge planning while maintaining accurate medical documentation compliant with HIPAA regulations.
• Engage in clinical research activities when applicable, contributing to data collection efforts that support ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention within inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Strong background in adults and adolescents, and family counseling, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Expertise in behavioral health modalities such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), addiction counseling, grief counseling, psychopharmacology, and gender issues counseling.
• Familiarity with hospital experience, medical documentation standards, ICD coding (ICD‑9/ICD‑10), CPT coding, and HIPAA compliance.
• Excellent skills in patient assessment, case management, social work principles, and clinical counseling techniques.
• Ability to handle complex cases involving PTSD care, chronic pain counseling, geriatrics, and special education needs.
• Strong communication skills for intake procedures and collaboration with medical professionals; experience with research or data collection is a plus.

Schedule

Monday - Friday (Days)

Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: MONDAY - FRIDAY (8 AM - 5 PM)

Benefits & 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Qualifications

Requirements

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

Experience: Prefer a minimum of one‑three (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.

License: Must possess a state licensure: LPC, LPC‑A, 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. 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.