THERAPIST; MA​/MSW

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14‑acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.

We are currently seeking qualified professionals with active/clear license in the state of Florida. Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required.

The Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access, through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for individuals/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short‑term and long‑term family therapy, group therapy, providing information and referrals as needed, and individual therapy when ordered by a MD.

Provides variety of psychotherapeutic services, group, family, individual to individuals in psychiatric hospital setting, presenting with co‑occurring disorders, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse disorders and other behavioral disorders. Provides social services, including, but not limited to discharge planning.

This is a Per‑Diem position/Day Shift (Weekend availability required)

• Facilitate structured, evidence‑based group therapy sessions for assigned units
• Provide individual therapy to patients as clinically appropriate
• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on treatment planning and discharge coordination
• Accurately document therapeutic interventions, progress notes, and clinical updates in CERNER
• Participate in clinical rounds, shift report, and staff meetings as needed
• Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and de‑escalation support
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, regulatory guidelines, and hospital policies

• 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
• Free Basic Life Insurance

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field (required)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient psychiatric setting preferred

• Strong therapeutic skills and knowledge of therapeutic philosophies (group and individual treatment skills)
• Working knowledge of developmental stages
• Some minimal knowledge of community resources
• Ability to communicate effectively with varied ability to understand
• Strong assessment skills and ability to intervene in a variety of situations

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.