Licensed Therapist (Full Time)

Universal Health Services; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

CEU courses

Diverse programming

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare in Flowood seeks a Licensed Therapist for our Residential Program to provide evidence-based therapy to children and adolescents and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct assessments, participate in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge planning, ensuring accurate documentation and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; current Mississippi license as LCSW/LMSW/LPC and two years’ hospital experience with children/adolescents.
• Preferred LMSW with four years experience in a hospital setting with children/adolescents with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and document findings.
• Deliver evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Coordinate development, implementation, and updating of individualized treatment plans.
• Support discharge planning and aftercare services and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Family therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work / Counseling

Mississippi license: LCSW/LMSW/LPC

Job description

We Are Hiring a Therapist for Our Residential Program

MUST be available to attend the Full Hospital and Departmental orientations: Week 1: MONDAY -FRIDAY (8 AM - 5 PM)

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a provider of quality psychiatric treatment services for adults, children and adolescents. Our outpatient services are a convenient drive to areas in Hinds County, Madison County and Rankin County. We also provide inpatient services for those who need more structured treatment. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, our goal is to help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a secure and nurturing environment. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 133-bed acute psychiatric care facility located in Flowood, Mississippi. We are accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified by Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE®. We provide psychiatric treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, phobia and more. It is important these issues get treated so individuals are able to lead a healthy and happy life.

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented Licensed Therapist for our Residential Program.

Position Summary

The Residential Therapist plans, provides, coordinates, documents, and evaluates therapeutic services for children and adolescents receiving treatment within the residential program. The Therapist delivers evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy interventions designed to address emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric needs while promoting stabilization, growth, and successful treatment outcomes. The Therapist collaborates closely with psychiatrists, nursing staff, educators, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, facilitating therapeutic groups, providing crisis intervention, participating in treatment team meetings, coordinating family involvement, and supporting discharge planning and aftercare services. The Therapist maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. They ensure treatment goals are appropriately addressed and collaborate with families, guardians, community providers, and referral sources to support continuity of care and successful transitions.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT BRENTWOOD AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Total Rewards include:

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Minimum: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university; a current Mississippi license as a LCSW, LMSW, or LPC; and two years’ experience in a hospital setting with children/adolescents with emotional and behaviroal disabilites.

Preferred: LMSW and four years experience in a hospital setting with children/adolescents with emotional and behaviroal disabilites.

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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