PHP Group Therapist (Masters Required) - Behavioral Health Setting

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is looking for a PHP Group Therapist to join Highlands Behavioral Health System in Littleton, CO. This role involves serving as a core clinical provider in a structured behavioral health program, responsible for delivering group psychotherapy and conducting clinical assessments to support adult patients with severe mental illness. A competitive compensation package with robust benefits is offered including educational reimbursement, medical plans, and generous paid time off.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with this population and preferred licensure (LPC, LCSW). Additional requirements include CPR certification and completion of training in Handle with Care.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with adults with severe mental illness is required.
• Licensure preferred (LPC, LCSW), eligible candidates will also be considered.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as core clinical provider in a structured behavioral health program.
• Deliver evidence-based group psychotherapy and psycho-education.
• Conduct clinical assessments and monitor patient safety and treatment response.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness

CPR certification

Experience with substance use/abuse

Education

LPC or LCSW licensure or licensure eligibility

Job description

Responsibilities

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, 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.

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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Requirements: One year of experience working with this population required. Licence preferred (LPC, LCSW) however licence eligible 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.

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