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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Clinical Therapist

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeStaunton, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be licensed (LPC, LCSW, etc.) or license eligible in Virginia.
  • Must be able to work with young males ages 12–17 who are developmentally delayed, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and experiencing significant psychiatric and behavioral symptoms.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a Human Services field, such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Education.
  • Must be able to assist in the management of aggressive behavior.
  • Must successfully complete and pass Handle With Care restraint training, Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training, and facility-approved First Aid/CPR/AED training; these may be obtained during new employee orientation.
  • A pre-hire drug screen, background checks, and education verification are required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and administer therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to help residents develop and display appropriate behaviors.
  • Change the method and degree of therapy when indicated by resident reactions or needs.
  • Discuss progress toward goals with residents or their families, including medication regimens, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans, and other behavioral problems.
  • Consult with psychiatrists or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amend plans as required.
  • Maintain regular contact with other agencies and professionals regarding client progress through phone calls, letters, and monthly reporting.
  • Develop and implement discharge plans with residents, families, and placing agencies.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with external customers, families, residents, and employees.
  • Assess treatment goals; write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans; monitor and document individual behavior patterns; and modify treatment plans to meet changing goals.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the therapeutic process and commitment to helping youth achieve treatment goals.
  • Manage difficult client discussions using strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of recent experience with the appropriate population is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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