Php​/Acute Therapist; Ma​/Msw

PHP/ACUTE THERAPIST (MA/MSW) at Newport News Behavioral Health Center

Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108-bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment program for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18. The program offers an on‑site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming in a beautiful seaside city with easy access to DC and other major Northeastern cities.

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of inpatient, continuing care, and family services. The therapist provides clinical support to other staff, conducts psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and facilitates group, individual, and family therapy.

Provide evidence‑based individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents, conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, facilitate educational lectures to staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

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

Education: Master’s Degree and licensed or license‑eligible in the State of Virginia in psychology or a related field.

Experience: At least two years of experience conducting group, individual, and family therapy using a variety of treatment modalities; one year of experience treating adolescents; ability to compose and deliver educational lectures; effective verbal and written communication; at least one year treating a variety of mental health disorders.

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 as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals 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 federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.