Outpatient Therapist (MA/MSW) - FT Opportunity

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to provide age-appropriate psychotherapy and assist with discharge planning. You will document therapy and coordinate care with families and referral sources.

Join a team delivering outpatient services across the Florida Panhandle and contributing to a comprehensive behavioral health program in a 86-bed facility in Panama City and for outpatients in Pensacola.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other Human Service field.
• LMHC, LCSW or LMFT preferred; actively working toward licensure.
• Ability to work at Pensacola Outpatient Center, Florida
• Full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document age/population specific psychotherapy and social services.
• Assist family members and referral sources with continuum of care from admission to discharge.
• Provide care coordination and discharge planning support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patient progress.

Skills

Clinical communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other Human Service field

Job description

Responsibilities

Outpatient Therapist - FT Opportunity

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

Visit us online at: https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/

The Outpatient Therapist provides for the delivery and documentation of age/population specific psychotherapy and social services. Assists family members and referral sources with continuum of care from the admission process through discharge planning.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• 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

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• 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.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other Human Service field
• LMHC, LCSW or LMFT preferred. Should be actively working towards licesenure.
• Ability to work at our Pensacola Outpatient Center located in Pensacola, Florida
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Employment with Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital requires successful completion of a Level II background Screening. For additional information on this screening requirement, visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at https://info.flclearinghouse.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.