THERAPIST (LICENSED) - Full Time

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. in Temple, Texas, is looking for a Licensed Therapist to conduct individual and family assessments and develop therapeutic treatment plans. Applicants should have a Master's Degree in a related mental health field and at least one year of experience in mental health service provision. Strong clinical skills and relevant licensure (LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW) are required. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus, medical benefits, and college loan refinancing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in direct mental health service provision, preferably in acute inpatient psychiatric healthcare.
• Strong clinical assessment skills required.
• Current and active state licensure as LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and family assessments.
• Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Family and group therapies

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or clinical related mental health field

Job description

Position Summary

$3,000 sign-on bonus***

Licensed Therapist conducts individual and family assessments, develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans as part of an inter-disciplinary team, consults with psychiatrists, medical doctors, or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amends them as necessary, develops and facilitates prescribed clinical services, documents interventions along with patient responses and progress, and provides referrals to outside resources. Supports the clinical department’s ongoing initiatives, including monitoring, quality improvement projects, patient outcome processes and positive onboarding of department personnel. Maintains service delivery to state licensing and JCAHO accreditation standards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and document any changes in a patient’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse

Benefit Highlights

• 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!

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.

Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in direct mental health service provision (acute inpatient psychiatric health care preferred), with direct experience in case management, family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; Must have strong clinical assessment skills. Combination of education, licensure and experience and/or student internship hours may be considered.

Preferred: Possess current and active state licensure as a LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.

Additional Requirements: Timely renewal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for healthcare professional’s certification, annual professional skills verification, and HWC (Handle with Care) behavioral management certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.