PRN-Group Therapist (Sat-Sun 10a-6p)

UHS; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is seeking a PRN Group Therapist to provide psychoeducational and therapeutic groups in an inpatient unit.

The role requires weekend availability, documentation of therapy, and adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality standards. Candidates should hold an MS degree in social work, psychology, or sociology, have a Virginia license, and prefer at least two years of social work experience.

Qualifications

• MS degree in social work, psychology or sociology required.
• Two or more years preferred in a Social Work environment.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License required.
• Ability to communicate with diverse populations and groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic process and psychoeducational groups to patients in an inpatient setting.
• Documents group therapy with final endorsement.
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions based on daily progress.
• Participates in team and committee meetings.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and notifies management of changes.
• Reports HIPAA-related problems or concerns as needed.
• Ensures privacy and confidentiality with forms and practices.
• Delivers group therapy for identified units with progress notes.
• Attends social work meetings monthly.

Skills

Group therapy

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA compliance

Documentation

Education

MS degree in social work, psychology or sociology

Job description

Responsibilities

PRN-Group Therapist- (Sat-Sun 10a-6p) position

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.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100‑bed freestanding psychiatric hospital located near the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a short 10‑minute drive to the oceanfront. VBPC offers acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. The hospital is accessible 24 hours a day for admissions and includes mental health assessments and an excellent referral network. Treatment programs and specialty services at VBPC include substance abuse, dual diagnosis and partial hospitalization.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center currently has an opening for PRN Group Therapist. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following: Provides therapeutic process and psychoeducational groups to patients in an inpatient setting. Responsible for documentation of group therapy with final endorsement authorization.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical interventions based on oral and written daily progress of the patient.

• Participate in team and committee meetings, as assigned

• Monitors federal, state and local laws and corporate HIPAA information and notifies management of applicable information and changes.

• Reports HIPAA related problems, issues or concerns, when deemed appropriate or necessary.

• Works with staff and committees to ensure the organization maintains appropriate privacy and confidentiality consent, authorization forms and current practices and requirements

• Ensures HIPAA training is provided to new interns.

• Provides group therapy for identified units evidenced by completed progress notes.

• Attends social work meetings monthly 100% evidenced by log in sheet

Qualifications

• MS degree in social work, psychology or sociology required.
• Serves as an active member of the Clinical Services/Social Work department.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic process and psychoeducational groups
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean therapeutic environment.
• Two or more years prefered in a Social Work environment.
• Requires valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of social theories and practices.
• Social perceptiveness and empathy.
• Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
• Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups.
• Resilience along with ability to assess situations.

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.