LEAD Therapist - Inpatient

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services (UHS): Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the Nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

Austin Oaks Hospital (a UHS facility): Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility offering inpatient and outpatient services for adults (18+) and adolescents (12-17), with an inpatient medical detox program and women’s exclusive program. It is located on a 13-acre campus in South Austin. More information is available on the website:

What Austin Oaks Offers:

Join us to support our communities’ mental health needs. The organization values patient care, teamwork among peer professionals and nursing leaders, and collaboration to provide care for patients and families.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead Therapist at Austin Oaks Hospital provides psychotherapy and clinical case management to patients and families, assists the Director of Clinical Services with training and oversight of clinical staff, and contributes to effective leadership and communication within the organization. This role requires strong clinical skills, leadership abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively within the healthcare team. The position covers the Director s responsibilities in their absence.

EDUCATION:

Masters Degree in Behavioral Health field.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:

Licensed by the State of Texas in Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.

LMSW (currently in LCSW supervision), LPC-A or LMFT-A required.

LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One to three years of work experience providing individual, group and family therapy, case management and discharge planning in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric facility; familiarity with ethical and legal issues regarding reporting of abuse and neglect.

Challenging and rewarding work environment;
Competitive compensation;
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan;
Generous paid time off; 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan;
Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

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 support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation 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 law.

Diversity and inclusion are considered critical to our success.

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