Therapist LCSW, LPC, or LMFT

Universal Health Services; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision

401(K) with company match

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is seeking a compassionate Licensed Therapist to provide high-quality mental health services to individuals, families, and/or groups. The ideal candidate is client-focused, ethical, and committed to helping clients achieve meaningful, lasting change.

The therapist will deliver individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions, conduct client assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Active, unrestricted state licensure LMFT, LPC, or LCSW
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Experience with behavioral health or related field preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ablility to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions
• Conduct client assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with state and organizational standards
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and community resources
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Participate in case consultations, supervision, and team meetings

Skills

Therapy

Assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology

Job description

Responsibilities

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in the area of Independence, MO and we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Therapist to provide high-quality mental health services to individuals, families, and/or groups. The ideal candidate is client-focused, ethical, and committed to helping clients achieve meaningful, lasting change.

The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery.

The Groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025. Beam topping was held in July 2025. The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2026.

The Therapist will:

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions
• Conduct client assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with state and organizational standards
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and community resources
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Participate in case consultations, supervision, and team meetings

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will:

• Serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence-based inpatient behavioral healthcare focused on individual needs and comfort.
• Create more than 200 new, full-time jobs including nurses, clinicians, therapists, technicians and administrative staff, when the facility is fully operational.
• Be located at the intersection of I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, adjacent to the Children's Mercy Hospital Outpatient Clinics.
• Feature 120 licensed beds ready to meet the mental health needs of the surrounding community.
• Span more than 88,000 square feet, and will include an activity yard and gym.

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation andGenerous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Career developmentopportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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 inceptioninto an esteemed Fortune500corporation, annual revenues during2025 were $17.4billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500employeesand 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 networkand various related services locatedin 40U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Ricoand the United Kingdom. For additionalinformationvisit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Active, unrestricted state licensure LMFT, LPC, or LCSW
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Experience with behavioral health or related field preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ablility to work every other weekend.

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.