Outpatient Therapist (Licensed) Behavioral Health

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plan

Dental vision plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Student loan program

Career development

Job summary

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is seeking dedicated LMSW/LCSW/LPC Therapists to provide counseling services for patients with a focus on family and group therapies within a 122-bed facility located in southwest Houston.

Role offers opportunities to grow, learn, and advance, with competitive compensation and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, generous PTO, student loan refinancing, and career development within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or clinical mental health field.
• Minimum 2 years in a psychiatric health care facility with family and group therapies.
• Texas licensure as an LCSW or LMSW.
• CPR and Handle With Care certifications (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Interviewing patients and developing the psychological history.
• Assessing the therapeutic needs of the patient and family.
• Provide counseling sessions for families, individuals, and groups.
• Developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly summaries.
• Act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the stay.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the treatment team and family.

Skills

Counseling

Family therapy

Crisis intervention

Patient advocacy

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is a freestanding, 122 bed facility specializing in general adult psych, adolescents, geriatric, and women's services. The hospital is located in southwest Houston serving the Houston and surrounding communities. Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is conveniently located between the Galleria and Meyer land shopping districts, and is only minutes away from the Houston Medical Center, Downtown, and Midtown. Our continuum of care includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health disorders.

Much more information available online at: https://bhbhospital.com/

LMSW/LCSW /LPC Therapist

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is seeking dedicated and talented Program Therapists (LMSW/LCSW /LPC) to provide therapeutic services to patients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first, while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

LMSW/LCSW /LPC Key Responsibilities include:

• Interviewing patients and developing the psychological history
• Assessing the therapeutic needs of the patient and family
• Provide counseling sessions for families, individuals, and groups
• Developing appropriate treatment objectives
• Preparing monthly treatment summaries
• Provide counseling sessions for families, individuals, and groups
• Act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility
• Serve as patient advocate with the treatment team
• Laisse with outside agencies and individuals to develop and coordinate discharge planning with the treatment team and the patient’s family

This opportunity provides the following:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills strongly preferred.

License: Program Therapist must possess licensure in the State of Texas as a LCSW or LMSW.

Certifications: Successful completion of CPR and Handle With Care certification; certifications may be obtained during orientation.

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.