LEAD ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL THERAPIST - LICENSED

UHS; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

SoFi student loan

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services operates Suncoast Behavioral Health Center. The Lead Therapist in Bradenton oversees adolescent therapy units, ensures programs run as scheduled, and guides staff through family communications and treatment team meetings.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling, current Florida license (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC preferred), four years of direct clinical experience with youth, supervision experience, and knowledge of CBT, DBT and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling.
• Florida license (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC) preferred.
• 4 years direct clinical experience with child/adolescent therapy.
• 1–2 years supervision experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CBT, DBT and trauma-informed care and discharge planning.
• Understanding of human development across the life span.
• Ability to participate in physical restraint and Handle With Care training annually.

Responsibilities

• Oversee therapeutic responsibilities on adolescent units.
• Ensure programming occurs as scheduled and educate staff.
• Support therapists in family communications and attend adolescent treatment teams.
• Assist with development and implementation of activities on the adolescent units.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Trauma-informed care

Family therapy

Adolescent development

Clinical supervision

Education

Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home.

Website: https://suncoastbhc.com/

The Lead Therapist is responsible for overseeing all therapeutic responsibilities on the adolescent units. The Lead Therapist will have responsibility to ensure programming occurs as scheduled, educate staff to increase competency for all groups, respond and support therapists in family communications and attend adolescent treatment teams. The Lead Therapist will assist with the development and implementation of activities on the adolescent units, to carry out the organization’s objectives related to social services.

Benefits Include:

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com .

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling.
• Current license from the State of Florida, such as LCSW, LMFT, LMHC preferred.
• Four (4) years direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with child and adolescent patients with psychiatric diagnoses preferred. One – two (1-2) years experience in clinical and administrative supervision preferred. Must have knowledge of discharge planning and community resources as well as knowledge of implementation of individualized treatment modalities to include CBT, DBT and trauma informed care. Must have knowledge of human development over the life span.
• Work is mentally demanding. Extensive walking, standing and sitting. Must be able to participate in the physical restraint and seclusion of patients. Must be able to participate in and complete Handle With Care Training on an annual basis.

EEO Statement

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