THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services • San Antonio, TX

115d

About The Position

Since 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330-bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29-acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridges serves as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel. Laurel Ridge's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse. Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune for 10 years in a row.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Masters Degree in Counseling or Psychology
• LMSW, LCSW, LPCA, or LPC certification
• At least 6 months' work in individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, case management and discharge planning preferably in an inpatient psychiatric facility
• Familiarity with ethical and legal duties regarding reporting of abuse

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong assessment and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and able to meet demands of heavy caseload
• Ability to maintain patient records and confidentiality
• Excellent understanding of professional boundaries/relationships with staff and patients
• Excellent clinical and didactic skills and understanding of group dynamics
• Must understand the needs of patients aged 3 through 18
• Demonstrated ability to work on cross functional teams

Benefits

• Free meals
• Employee Recharge Massage Zone
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees