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Lighthouse Care Center of Georgia, LLC

Augusta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

401(k) with match

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, a 84-bed facility in Georgia, seeks a Licensed Therapist to join its patient-centered clinical team. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment and coordinated therapeutic strategies for adolescents and adults.

GA licensure (LAPC, LPC, LMFT, LMHC) and 3–5 years in mental health are required; you will work within UHS systems to deliver high-quality, cost-effective treatment in compliance with licensing and accreditation.

Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work or related field.
Georgia licensure required (LAPC, LPC, LMFT, LMHC).
3 to 5 years’ experience in mental health required.

Responsibilities

Comprehensive assessment of individuals with mental illness, behavioral issues or substance use.
Coordinate patient-centric therapeutic strategy with the clinical team.
Refer to community resources and coordinate discharge planning when appropriate.
Communicate with families/guardians and outpatient aftercare providers.

Skills

Counseling

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

GA licensure (LAPC, LPC, LMFT, LMHC)

Job description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Licensed Therapist to add to our growing team.

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.

Website:https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com

The Licensed Therapist opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Clinical Services Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Licensed Therapist is responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function or maintain in the community.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate
Coordinates discharge planning through the medical staff
Communicates with outpatient referral sources, families/guardians, and outpatient aftercare providers
Critical member of treatment team, interdisciplinary strategies and collaboration

Benefit Highlights

Referral Bonus Program
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
Pet Insurance
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work or related field.
Georgia licensure required. (LAPC, LPC, LMFT, LMHC)
3 to 5 years’ experience in mental health required.

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.

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