PRN - LICENSED PROGRAM THERAPIST (CLINICAL)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Program Therapist at Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, Texas. This role involves assisting patients with their biopsychosocial needs and providing therapeutic support across various modalities, including family therapy and crisis intervention.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, have at least 1-3 years of experience in psychiatric facilities, and possess necessary state licensure. Work hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, in a supportive environment committed to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility is required.
• Experience with family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
• State licensure such as LPC, LPC-I, LCDC, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs.
• Provide consultation, teaching, and specialized clinical social work services.
• Conduct crisis intervention and family therapy.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Family therapy

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related mental health field

Job description

Responsibilities

PRN Program Therapist

Hickory Trail Hospital, an 86-bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas, has been providing quality health care to the residents of DFW since 1988. Hickory Trail Hospital provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each client’s case and their family’s needs. Because crisis occurs at all times of the day and night, our services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also a proud supporter of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

Visit us online at https://www.hickorytrail.com/

Position Summary

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.

Experience: Requires a minimum of one-three (1-3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills. Combination of education, licensure and experience, and/or student internship hours may be considered.

License: Must possess a state licensure: LPC, LPC-I, LCDC, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.

Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI training must be completed prior to beginning work. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.

Work Hours: This is a FT exempt position. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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.