Outpatient Group Therapist (Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient)

Universal Health Services; Oklahoma City (OK); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Résumé du poste

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) seeks an Outpatient Group Therapist to provide counseling in outpatient programs and lead group sessions using CBT and solution-focused approaches. You will complete intake assessments, develop therapeutic relationships, and coordinate discharge planning for continuity of care with Inpatient Acute units as needed.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Master’s level therapist or social worker, with strong communication and leadership skills, and the

Qualifications

• Licensed Masters level therapist or social worker with a valid license or under supervision for licensure.
• Preference for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Comfort with CMS/JCAHO documentation requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide counseling services to patients in outpatient programming.
• Lead group counseling using CBT and solution-focused modalities.
• Complete intake assessments and develop therapeutic relationships.
• Respond to crises and coordinate discharge planning as needed.
• Support continuity of care with inpatient units and CMS/JCAHO compliance.

Connaissances

Strong Computer skills

Excellent Communication skills

Strong Leadership skills

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Formation

Licensed Masters Level Therapist or Social Worker

LCSW preferred

Description du poste

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Clinical Services Director, the Outpatient Group Therapistis responsible forproviding counseling services to patients in outpatient programming. The Outpatient Therapist will provide group counseling to patients using clinicallyappropriate modalitiessuch as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapy. The Outpatient Therapist willbe responsible forcompleting intake assessments, must have the ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and provideappropriate crisisintervention as necessary byanticipatingand responding quickly to escalating behaviors. The Outpatient Therapist will coordinate discharge planning with patients in outpatient programming. The Outpatient Therapist will provide continuum of care groups on the Inpatient Acute units to educate patients about services and resources available post-discharge. The Outpatient Therapistwill at times be expectedtoassistwith providing services to Inpatient Acute patients when the need arises with the clinical team. The Outpatient Therapist should be familiar with anddemonstrateconsistent compliance with CMS and JCAHO requirements for clinical documentation.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility)

provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground. Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Compensation andGenerous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
• 401(K)with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Referral & Sign-On Bonus Options for Certain Positions
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed Masters Level Therapist or Social Worker, or Under Supervision for license.
• LCSW preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Successfully complete a drug test
• Successfully pass a national background check
• Physical agility to manage patients
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision and value
• Strong Computer skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

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.