THERAPIST (LICENSED) PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Program Therapist for El Paso Behavioral Health System in El Paso, Texas.

You will provide direct patient care as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, conducting individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning. The role requires a Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work, Texas licensure eligibility, and experience in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work required.
• Experience in providing direct care and/or family and group therapy, crisis intervention, clinical assessment skills and treatment planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for patients.
• Perform crisis intervention and psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Facilitate family sessions when appropriate.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

El Paso Behavioral Health System

El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence‑based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://elpasobh.com

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to “UHS or UHS facilities” on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” or “the company” in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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EEO Statement

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