THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a qualified mental health professional to provide psychotherapeutic and discharge planning services across patient populations. The role includes assessment, group work, family involvement, and discharge planning, working within an interdisciplinary team to support the organization's treatment philosophy.

Candidates should hold a Master's degree in a human service field and have experience in hospital mental health settings, with licensure such as LCSW, LPC,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human service field (e.g. Social Work, Counseling, Psychology).
• At least 2 years' experience in mental health; hospital experience preferred.
• LCSW, LPC, LPA or LMFT or active provisional license.
• CPR certification preferred.
• CPI certification.
• Knowledge of developmental psychology and needs of various populations.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality psychotherapeutic and discharge planning services to all patient populations and their families.
• Provides assessment, group treatment, family work, and discharge planning.
• Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy.

Skills

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Assessment and evaluation

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in a human service field

Tools

CPR Certification (Preferred)

CPI Certification

Job description

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 inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; 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

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POSITION SUMMARY:

• Provides quality psychotherapeutic and discharge planning services to all patient populations and their families.
• Provides assessment, group treatment, family work, and discharge planning.
• Serves as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training:

Master's Degree in Human Service field (e.g. Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, etc.)

Experience:

At least 2 years' experience in the mental health field, hospital experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• LCSW, LPC, LPA or LMFT or active provisional license
• CPI Certification
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of developmental psychology and needs of various populations.
• Knowledge of short term/acute care stabilization mental health treatment.
• Knowledge of cognitive behavioral theory and systems theory.
• Able to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Knowledge of milieu management.
• Knowledge of appropriate assessments, diagnoses, and interventions with patients.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with patients, patient's family members, staff and community personnel.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and high ethical standards
• Assessment skills for evaluating mental illness and substance abuse in child, adolescent, and adult populations.
• Facilitation skills for leading process, psycho education, and multifamily groups.
• Treatment skills for working with patients and their significant others on safety in one or two sessions.
• Organizational and telephone skills for setting up aftercare appointments and placement.
• Professional verbal and written skills for communicating the patient status and treatment needs to employees of the hospital, payers, families, professionals, paraprofessionals, and members of the patient's community.