Verbal Therapist: Group Therapy & Recovery Support

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical coverage

401K with match

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health System invites applications for a Fulltime Verbal Therapist. The role focuses on assessing patients’ leisure activities and delivering age-appropriate therapy groups, with emphasis on safety planning and measurable behavioral goals in line with our therapeutic philosophy.

Flexibility to work across units serving children, adolescents, and adults is required, ensuring comprehensive care on a peaceful, wooded campus near Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Creative arts, Social work or related clinical field
• One year prior experience in Behavioral health field working with people in recovery from mental health disorders preferred
• PA professional license preferred but not required; licensure/certification in allied health or therapy/counseling preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ leisure and recreational activities.
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate therapy groups using therapy modalities.
• Help patients develop safety/crisis plans.
• Establish behavioral treatment goals aligned with Fairmount philosophy.
• Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units serving varied populations (children, adolescents, adults).

Skills

Group therapy

Crisis planning

Behavioral health

Leisure activity assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Creative arts, Social work or related clinical field

Job description

Fairmount Behavioral Health System invites applications for a Fulltime Verbal Therapist. The role focuses on assessing patients’ leisure activities and delivering age-appropriate therapy groups, with emphasis on safety planning and measurable behavioral goals in line with our therapeutic philosophy.

Flexibility to work across units serving children, adolescents, and adults is required, ensuring comprehensive care on a peaceful, wooded campus near Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.