Licensed Program Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services, Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Hickory Trail Hospital in the Dallas area seeks a Program Therapist. The role focuses on social services, crisis intervention, and family therapy to support patients of all ages. A Master's in Social Work and a state license are required.

Responsibilities include providing clinical social work services, teaching, and referrals while ensuring access to therapeutic treatment and supports for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health field from an accredited program.
• 1-3 years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility with crisis intervention experience.
• Must hold a state license: LPC, LPC-I, LCDC, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting biopsychosocial needs and access therapeutic skills.
• Provide crisis intervention, short- and long-term family therapy, and referrals.
• Deliver basic consultation, teaching, and specialized clinical social work services.
• Support patients and families to achieve optimal emotional health.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Family therapy

Group therapies

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

CPR training

CPI training

Job description

Universal Health Services' Hickory Trail Hospital in the Dallas area seeks a Program Therapist. The role focuses on social services, crisis intervention, and family therapy to support patients of all ages. A Master's in Social Work and a state license are required.

Responsibilities include providing clinical social work services, teaching, and referrals while ensuring access to therapeutic treatment and supports for patients and families.