MILITARY PROGRAM THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Raleigh seeks a Military Behavioral Health Clinician to deliver direct clinical services within the 28-day recovery program. You will conduct assessments, develop Recovery plans, and facilitate evidence-based therapies.

You will lead groups and individual sessions while coordinating care with MDs, Nursing, Case Management, and family involvement to support reintegration and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree specializing in social work preferred.
• Experience: Five (5) years in mental health/behavioral health; three years inpatient psych preferred.
• Licensure: Current unrestricted North Carolina license: LCSW or LCSW(A); other licensure considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCA).
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual psychotherapy.
• Facilitate evidence-based group therapy.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Conduct family sessions when warranted.
• Documentation: CCA, Master Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, Discharge Summary.

Skills

CPR certification

Management of Aggressive Behavior

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

North Carolina licensure (LCSW or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Military Behavioral Health Clinician provides direct clinical services within the 28-day Military Behavioral Health Recovery Program. The clinician delivers evidence-based individual, group, and family interventions while supporting participants through the four phases of the recovery model: Understand, Process, Restore, and Reintegrate.

The clinician serves as a primary therapist, facilitating therapeutic groups, coordinating interdisciplinary care, engaging family members, and helping participants develop individualized Recovery plans for successful reintegration.

Essential Duties

Clinical Care

• Complete Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCA).
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual psychotherapy.
• Facilitate evidence-based group therapy.
• Facilitate evidence-based individual therapy as warranted.
• Conduct family sessions when warranted.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Complete discharge planning with Case Management.

Program Curriculum

Facilitate assigned modules including:

• Psychoeducation
• Skills training
• Guided workbook activities
• After Action Reviews (AARs)
• Recovery development

Evidence-Based Practice

Provide interventions utilizing one or more of:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills
• Relapse Prevention
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Individual Sessions (as warranted)

Conduct weekly individual sessions addressing:

• Treatment progress
• Trauma processing (within scope and readiness)
• Goal development
• Family dynamics
• Military transition
• Recovery planning
• Safety planning
• Discharge preparation

Documentation

Complete documentation including:

• CCA
• Master Treatment Plan
• Progress Notes
• Individual Session Notes
• Group Documentation
• Family Session Notes
• Recovery summary
• Discharge Summary

Collaboration

Work closely with:

• MD
• Nursing
• Recreational Therapy
• Case Management
• Business Development
• Military Program Manager
• Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's Degree specializing in social work preferred, will consider clinical related mental health areas for strong candidates with demonstrated experience.

Experience: Five (5) years' experience in the mental health/behavioral health field. Three years inpatient psych experience is preferred.

• Licensure: Current unrestricted North Carolina license: LCSW or LCSW(A). Will consider LCMHC, LCMHC-A, LMFT, LMFT-A, Licensed Psychologist with demonstrated strong clinical skills and experience treating specific military populations.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within 90 days of employment. Thorough knowledge of JCAHO/HCFA, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements.