Licensed Eligible Therapist (MA/MSW)

UHS; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits Website access

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center seeks a Licensed Therapist to deliver professional behavioral health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, and crisis intervention to youth and families in a secure residential setting.

The role requires independent clinical judgment, adherence to ethics, and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborative work with an interdisciplinary team is essential in addressing mental health and substance use challenges.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical counseling competencies and crisis management abilities.
• Experience providing therapy to youths and families is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISPs, safety planning, and discharge documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy for residents (individuals, families, groups).
• Attend clinical meetings and treatment team reviews.
• Maintain ongoing contact with guardians.
• Provide training to staff as needed.
• Support the implementation of clinical programs.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Education

MA in Counseling / Psychology / Clinical Mental Health Counseling or MSW

Job description

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7 - 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Position Summary

The Licensed Therapist provides professional behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, and crisis intervention services to individuals, families, and groups. The therapist works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support clients experiencing mental health, substance use, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial challenges. The position requires independent clinical judgment, adherence to professional ethical standards, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Essential Functions

• Provide psychotherapy services for residents to include individual, family, and group therapy. Complete all documentation to include, but not limited to, ISPs, discharge acceptance, discharge summaries, biopsychosocial assessments, safety plans, etc.
• Attend all scheduled meetings to include, but not limited to, clinical flash, clinical meeting, treatment team, FAPT (as needed), court (as needed), unit reviews, PCMs, etc.
• Maintain contact with parent/guardians.
• Provide training to support staff as needed.
• Participation in the implementation of clinical programs.

Harbor Point offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education

• MA (Master of Arts) in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field, or MSW (Master of Social Work)

Experience

At least 1 to 3 years of professional experience providing services to children and adolescents in a psychiatric, behavioral health, or rehabilitation setting.

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