THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(K) with employer match

Student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Benefits Guest Website

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services in Birmingham, AL, seeks an Alabama Licensed Therapist MA/MSW to provide social services and individual, family and group therapy on acute and residential units. The role requires current Alabama ALC/LPC license, ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, and experience in inpatient or residential settings.

Orientation is required. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, retirement options, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have Master’s degree in Counseling/Mental Health field.
• Current Alabama ALC/LPC license required.
• Ability to establish rapport with a multiple disciplinary team and assist patient toward recovery and sustained health.
• Experience and credentials for areas served and specialized interventions (adventure-based counseling, play therapy, or sexual offender/victim) highly desired.
• Experience on an in-patient psychiatric unit or residential program preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development of the population served.
• Therapist working with sexual behavior program must have certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services and individual, family and group therapy on acute and residential units.
• Perform case management under direction of the Director of Social Services.
• Attend orientation and integrate into the team.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

Skills

Rapport with multidisciplinary team

Recovery-oriented care

Inpatient/residential experience

Sexual behavior program certification

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Mental Health

Alabama ALC/LPC license

Job description

Alabama Licensed Therapist MA/MSW

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions. The Licensed Therapist provides social services and individual, family and group therapy and case management services on acute and residential units under direction of the Director of Social Services. Assigned cases may vary somewhat depending on experience and specialty areas.

Responsibilities

Alabama Licensed Therapist MA/MSW

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions. The Licensed Therapist provides social services and individual, family and group therapy and case management services on acute and residential units under direction of the Director of Social Services. Assigned cases may vary somewhat depending on experience and specialty areas.

About Hill Crest Behavioral Health

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a robust, free-standing psychiatric hospital offering dedicated services to adolescents and adults from the surrounding Birmingham community. With an average census of 150 patients, Hill Crest features acute inpatient, residential, and group home settings. must have a current Alabama State Board of Examiners License in Counseling.

• We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
• We currently treat:
  • Acute Adults
  • Acute Adolescents
  • Forensic Adult Males
  • Residential Males and Females

Hill Crest Behavioral Health

offers comprehensive benefits for the position, such as:

• 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!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What do our current staff value at Hill Crest & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values our employees. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Hill Crest is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in a Counseling/Mental Health Related field.
• Current license as an ALC or LPC in the State of Alabama is required.
• Ability to establish rapport with a multiple disciplinary team and assist patient to work toward recovery and to sustain health.
• Experience and credentials for areas served and specialized interventions (adventure-based counseling, play therapy, or sexual offender/victim) highly desired.
• Experience on an in-patient psychiatric unit or residential program preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development of the population served.
• Therapist working with sexual behavior program must have certification in sexual behavior.

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