PHP Group Therapist (Master's Degree Required)

Highlands Behavioral Health System; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Highlands Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a PHP Group Therapist to provide essential group psychotherapy and psycho-education for adults with severe mental illness in a structured behavioral health program. Responsibilities include assessments, safety monitoring, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field; licensure (LCSW/LPC) preferred, with CPR and Handle with Care training within

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field such as counseling or psychology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based group psychotherapy and psycho-education to adults with severe mental illness.
• Conduct clinical assessments and monitor safety and treatment response.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to support patient stabilization and improvement.

Skills

Group therapy

Clinical assessments

Safety monitoring

Psychoeducation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

Website: https://highlandsbhs.com

The PHP Group Therapist serves as core clinical provider within a structured, intensive behavioral health program treating adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The therapist delivers evidence-based group psychotherapy and psycho-education, conducts clinical assessments, monitors safety and treatment response, collaborates in a multidisciplinary environment to support patient stabilization and fundamental improvement

2 Therapists Needed (One before the end of the year and one starting January 2027)

Benefit & Reward Highlights

• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education - Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field such as counseling or psychology

Experience - Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Licensure - LCSW, or LPC preferred

This is a full-time position Monday-Friday. One year of experience working with this population required. Lisence preferred (LPC,LCSW) however license eligable will be considered with appropriate background/experience. Some experience with substance use/abuse desirable.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care. Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

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.

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.