THERAPIST (LICENSED) PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in El Paso, Texas, is seeking a qualified Program Therapist to join its multidisciplinary treatment team. This role involves delivering direct patient care, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessments. Candidates should have a Master’s in Counseling or Social Work, a Texas License, and at least one year of mental health experience. Some flexible hours, including holidays, may be necessary. Training for Handle with Care and certifications in TB and CPR are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a mental health field preferred.
• Experience in providing direct care, family and group therapy required.
• Knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through individual and group therapy.
• Conduct crisis intervention and psychosocial assessments.
• Participate in treatment planning and family sessions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Clinical assessment skills

Treatment planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

The Program Therapist is an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing direct patient care. Major job functions include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, as well as psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and family sessions.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work related field.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a mental health field preferred. Must have experience in providing direct care and/or family and group therapy, crisis intervention, clinical assessment skills and treatment planning.
• Licensure Requirements: Texas License in Social Work or clinical related mental health field. This is to include but not limited to LPC-Intern, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, and LCDC.
• Additional Requirements: Handle with Care training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in any restraining procedures. Competencies will be administered within 90 days of hire and annually via test taking, return demonstration, or the use of simulation. Required to work flexible hours, overtime for hourly staff, some holidays, and weekends. TB Test and CPR certification must be completed prior to working with patients. Must have knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.

Contact

Melissa Garcia, Director of Human Resources: [e-mail] [phone].

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.