THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance and Disability Insuranc

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & HSA

Wellness Programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading provider delivering acute, residential and partial hospitalization treatment for children and teens with behavioral and mental health concerns. The Therapist will diagnose, treat, and support patients using evidence-based practices to promote emotional well-being and growth.

The role requires assessing needs, documenting progress, and coordinating with families, payers and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social science (counseling, psychology, or social work) required.
• Two or more years’ experience in a mental health setting with children/adolescents preferred.
• Familiar with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science/pathology and psychiatric disorders.
• Ability to gather and analyze data; strong written and verbal communication with families, payers, therapists, and physicians.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat individuals with mental health issues.
• Provide individual guidance to meet treatment plan goals.
• Maintain high-quality documentation of all casework.
• Provide case management services.
• Maintain professional conduct and employer/employee relations.
• Ensure service excellence delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

De-escalation techniques

Education

Master’s degree in social science

Job description

Responsibilities

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Website: https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/

Position Description

The Therapist is responsible for diagnosing and treating individuals with mental health issues, employing various therapeutic techniques to promote emotional well-being and personal growth.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities

• Implements goals and objectives for residents/patients based on the established program philosophy and resident/patient treatment plan
• Provides individual guidance and direction designed to help residents/patients meet the goals in their treatment plan
• Maintains high quality of documentation of all casework consistent with facility policies
• Provides case management services.
• Maintains code of employer/employee relations.
• Ensure Service Excellence delivery.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website UHS Benefits Service Center

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work required.
• Two or more years’ experience in a mental health setting working with children and/or adolescents is preferred.
• Needs basic understanding of and comfort level with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science/pathology and psychiatric disorders.
• Must know how to gather and analyze data. Must be articulate, assertive, and able to communicate effectively with families, payers, therapists and physicians both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to acquire clear understanding of treatment priorities and ability to make sound decisions balancing resident and family needs with available resources.
• Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

Physical requirements

The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. of weight. Must be able to climb, run and walk for long periods of time as well. Must be able to lift 50lbs of weight. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk and listen. Able to verbally de-escalate and physically restrain patients/residents when necessary.

Exposure Categories

Blood borne disease exposure category: Category I

EEO Statement

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