Outpatient Group Therapist (Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient)

Universal Health Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(K) with company match

Life insurance

Referral & Sign-On Bonus options

Career development opportunities

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital, a UHS facility, seeks an Outpatient Group Therapist to provide counseling in outpatient programs and lead group sessions using evidence-based modalities. The role includes intake assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinating discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will work under the Clinical Services Director, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to regulatory requirements across both outpatient and inpatient

Qualifications

• Licensed Masters Level Therapist or Social Worker, or Under Supervision for license.
• 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.
• Strong Computer skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to patients in outpatient programming.
• Lead group counseling using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused modalities.
• Complete intake assessments and develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and coordinate discharge planning.
• Educate patients about services and resources post-discharge in continuum of care groups.
• Assist with inpatient acute services when needed with the clinical team.
• Ensure compliance with CMS and JCAHO documentation standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Computer skills

Physical agility

Education

Licensed Masters Level Therapist or Social Worker

LCSW preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Clinical Services Director, the Outpatient Group Therapist is responsible for providing counseling services to patients in outpatient programming. The Outpatient Therapist will provide group counseling to patients using clinically appropriate modalities such as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapy. The Outpatient Therapist will be responsible for completing intake assessments, must have the ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and 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 Therapist will at times be expected to assist with providing services to Inpatient Acute patients when the need arises with the clinical team. The Outpatient Therapist should be familiar with and demonstrate consistent compliance with CMS and JCAHO requirements for clinical documentation.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital 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

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