Outpatient Therapist - Salem

Cedar Hills Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

401k with employer match

Above-market PTO

Shift differentials and on-call pay

Job summary

Cedar Hills Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Program Therapist to join our team in Oregon. The role involves planning and coordinating discharge planning, crafting care plans for post-hospitalization needs, and managing a caseload of PHP/IOP patients.

You will run group therapy for 20 hours weekly and meet clients individually for treatment planning, aftercare, and crisis intervention. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field and clinical licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years in behavioral health preferred; experience in group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning recommended.
• Clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred; CPR certification and De‑Escalation training within 30 days may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate discharge planning activities.
• Develop and implement a care plan to meet post-hospitalization needs.
• Manage a caseload of 20 PHP/IOP patients and conduct group therapy (20 hours/week).
• Provide individual meetings for treatment planning, aftercare planning, and crisis intervention.

Skills

Discharge planning

Group therapy

Caseload management

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

Branches Salem is looking for our next Outpatient Program Therapist to join our team!

The Outpatient Program Therapist is responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to discharge planning. Developing and implementing a plan of care designed to meet the patient’s post hospitalization needs while ensuring continuity of care.

The Outpatient Program Therapist carries a caseload of 20 PHP/IOP patients. They run group therapy for 20 hours per week and meet individually with clients on their caseload. Individual meetings with patients will take place for various reasons, including treatment planning, aftercare planning, and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or equivalent is required.

Experience: Preferred: 1+ years in behavioral health. Experience in group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.

Licensure: Clinical licensure (i.e. LPC, LCSW, LMFT) is preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification, Handle With Care and Verbal De‑Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Who We Are:

Cedar Hills Hospital is a 98-bed behavioral health hospital and outpatient services program that serves adults facing an acute behavioral health crisis related to issues of mental health, substance abuse and substance use disorder, as well as co-occurring disorders related to these circumstances. Our programs aim to provide lasting mental health rehabilitation through programs that re‑establish a high quality of life.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay & benefit package including:
• medical/dental/vision (multiple plan types available to suit coverage/cost preferences)
• 401k with 3% employer match
• Above‑market Paid Time Off
• Shift differentials and on‑call pay incentives
• Employee stock options
• Career development, leadership training, and promotion opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance up to $52,500
• Free counseling services through our EAP for employees and family members

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.