THERAPIST/FT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is hiring a Program Therapist based in Orlando, Florida. This full-time role involves facilitating therapy sessions, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans for patients in a psychiatric hospital. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, possess a Florida license, and have at least one year of clinical experience.

Strong therapeutic and assessment skills are essential, along with effective communication abilities. The position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field required.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in psychiatric settings preferred.
• Active license in Florida required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Provide individual therapy as needed.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate on treatment planning.
• Document therapeutic interventions accurately.
• Participate in clinical rounds and staff meetings.
• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Location & Facility

The University Behavioral Center is located on a 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.

Position Summary

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health. Responsibilities include providing basic consultation, teaching, specialized clinical social work services for individuals and families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, group therapy, providing information and referrals as needed, and individual therapy when ordered by a MD. This position requires registration and/or license in the state of Florida. The therapist works in a psychiatric hospital setting with patients presenting with co-occurring disorders, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse disorders, and other behavioral disorders. Social services include, but are not limited to, discharge planning.

Full‑Time Position

This is a full‑time position.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured, evidence‑based group therapy sessions for assigned units
• Provide individual therapy to patients as clinically appropriate
• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on treatment planning and discharge coordination
• Accurately document therapeutic interventions, progress notes, and clinical updates in CERNER
• Participate in clinical rounds, shift report, and staff meetings as needed
• Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and de‑escalation support
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, regulatory guidelines, and hospital policies

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field (required). This position requires registration and/or license.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient psychiatric setting preferred.
• Active/clear license in the state of Florida.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong therapeutic skills and knowledge of therapeutic philosophies for group and individual treatment.
• Working knowledge of developmental stages.
• Some minimal knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with varied abilities to understand.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to intervene in a variety of 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.