INPATIENT THERAPIST/PD

UHS • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is dedicated to offering intensive mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults, alongside detox and substance abuse programs for adults. This mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to help individuals achieve more productive and fulfilling lives. Located on a 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, the center has 112 licensed beds. The facility is seeking qualified professionals with an active and clear license in Florida, requiring previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program. The Program Therapist performs social services functions, assisting patients with biopsychosocial needs and enabling them to access therapeutic treatment to reach optimal emotional health. This includes providing consultation, teaching, specialized clinical social work services for individuals/families, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, group therapy, information and referrals, and individual therapy when ordered by a medical doctor. The role involves a variety of psychotherapeutic services (group, family, individual) for patients in a psychiatric hospital setting presenting with co-occurring disorders, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse disorders, and other behavioral disorders. Social services, including discharge planning, are also a key component. This is a Per-Diem position within the Clinical Services Department.

Requirements

• Active/clear license in the state of Florida
• Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in an inpatient or acute psychiatric setting preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Responsibilities

• 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 EMR
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees