THERAPIST; MA​/MSW PRN

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services. With annual revenues of $11.6 billion in 2020 and recognition as a World's Most Admired Company in 2021, UHS operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, and numerous outpatient centers across 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs 89,000 individuals.

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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. The facility offers inpatient, day hospital, and outpatient services with evidence‑based treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. For more information, visit

The Program Therapist supports patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs by facilitating therapeutic treatment skills and achieving optimal emotional health. Responsibilities include basic consultation, teaching, individual and group therapy, family sessions, crisis intervention, and referral services.

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or a related clinical mental health field from an accredited institution.
• License: Must hold a state license in good standing or be within 90 days of obtaining required licensure, with proof of licensure required within 90 days of employment.
• Experience: Minimum of one year in a mental health field, with strong clinical assessment skills, and direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Preferred experience in psychiatric facilities.
• Additional Requirements: Handle‑with‑Care training, competency assessments, TB test, CPR certification, knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements. Flexible hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends may be required.
• Preferred Licensure: Texas license in Social Work or a related mental health field (e.g., LPC‑Intern, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT).

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