Therapist (Licensed) - PRN

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider based in Temple, Texas is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join their team. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing therapies in a compassionate environment. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in a clinical field and at least one year of direct mental health service experience. Opportunities for growth and professional development are offered, emphasizing a commitment to patient care and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of one year of experience in direct mental health service provision.
• Must possess strong clinical assessment skills.
• Preferred state licensure as LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and family assessments as part of the treatment team.
• Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans.
• Document interventions and patient progress.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Family and group therapies

Case management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health field

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

The Licensed Therapist conducts individual and family assessments, develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan as part of an inter-disciplinary team, consults with psychiatrists, medical doctors, or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan 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 on-boarding 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 documents 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

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

Qualifications

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.

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