Licensed Therapist- Adolescents- Part Time Outpatient

Universal Health Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans seeks a dynamic Social Worker/Therapist for its IOP Program (part-time), working with adolescents. You will provide clinical social work services across hospital programs and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

The role requires a master's degree in a mental health field and Louisiana licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or supervision pursuing licensure, plus at least two years of post-graduate/adolescent experience.

Qualifications

• Two years post graduate work experience in mental health with adolescents preferred.
• Two years direct practice and/or training in individual, family and group therapy.
• Master's degree in a mental health field from an accredited college or university.
• Current certification or licensure by the State of Louisiana (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or supervision pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work expertise to hospital-wide programs.
• Deliver social services in assigned areas according to patient needs.
• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and follow IOP guidelines.
• Assist with discharge planning and linkage to community resources.

Skills

Clinical social work

Adolescent mental health

Discharge planning

Case management

Utilization reviews

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master's degree in mental health

Job description

Responsibilities

WHO WE ARE:

River Oaks Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital), located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma-based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient). For more information please visit: https://riveroakshospital.com/

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Social Worker/Therapist for our IOP Program (part time), specifically working with adolescents. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing clinical social work expertise to hospital wide programs; deliver social services in assigned areas according to patient needs, adhere to standards of patient quality care and work as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and within guidelines set by the IOP Program and Director.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Experience: Two years post graduate work experience in mental health or related field working with the adolescent population preferred. Two years direct practice experience and/or clinical (graduate, continuing ed., etc.) training specific to individual, family and group therapy (if specialized issues group, training must be specific to issue)
• Education:Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health field required
• Licensure/Certification:Must have a current certification or licensure by the State of Louisiana (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or under supervision pursuing licensure for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
• Working Knowledge:Must have good clinical skills to assess dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the context of the overall treatment plan. Must have good analytical ability to evaluate information reported by all members of the treatment team and revise treatment strategies accordingly. Must have communication and teamwork abilities to support the clinicians, nurses and utilization review colleagues working with the population. Must possess a working knowledge of how to identify appropriate referral resources within the community and organizational skills to engage in case management, including discharge planning.
• Ability to assess the needs and provide the required range of treatment modalities and interventions
• A minimum of one year experience in discharge planning, clinical case management or a similar position in a community based agency setting which provides experience in referrals for patients.
• Experience with performing utilization reviews.

River Oaks Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

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.

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