THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Meridell; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Meridell Achievement Center seeks a licensed therapist to provide individualized therapy to children and adolescents aged 10–17 in a 134-bed residential setting northwest of Austin.

Hours are 9:00am–5:30pm, Monday through Friday. The role emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, psychoeducation, and discharge planning with families, while working within a compassionate treatment team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in social work, psychology, mental health counseling or a similar field.
• Two years post-licensure experience; advanced training or certification in EMDR, CBT, or DBT preferred.
• Current Texas license (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A) before hire date or transfer date.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized therapy and support to help youths overcome challenges.
• Lead psychoeducation and process groups for patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare dispositions for seamless transitions.
• Serve as liaison between treatment team and families/community stakeholders.
• Document progress notes and treatment plans timely and accurately.
• Participate in weekly treatment team staffings and meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in social work / psychology / mental health counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.

Website: www.meridell.com

As a Therapist at Meridell Achievement Center, you'll be part of a dynamic and compassionate treatment team dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and neurobehavioral challenges. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing individualized therapeutic plans, working closely with patients, and families to achieve remarkable outcomes. Hours will be 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday.

Your Impact:

• Provide personalized therapy and support to help them overcome their challenges
• Lead psychoeducation and process groups to empower patients and families with valuable skills and knowledge
• Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare dispositions to ensure seamless transitions for patients
• Serve as the liaison between the treatment team and families/community stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and collaboration
• Document progress notes and treatment plans in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in weekly treatment team staffings and team meetings to stay connected with your unit team members

Benefits for our Therapists include:

• 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.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/Training:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling or a similar educational degree required.

Experience:

• Two years post-licensure experience, advanced training or certification in an evidence-based practice such as EMDR, CBT, or DBT
• One year of clinical experience in RTC setting
• One year of group facilitation experience
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current State of Texas license as a PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A, obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
• Current driver license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Demonstrate effective organization.
• Effective interpersonal skills and competent clinical skills.
• Collaborative, positive attitude and strong work ethic.

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.