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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Therapist

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSpringfield, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in a mental health or human services field from an accredited college, such as counseling, social work, or psychology, is required.
  • Two years of experience is desired, preferably in a behavioral health care facility, including direct experience in individual, family, and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment; experience with children or adolescents is also desired.
  • Licensure as an LCSW or LCPC is preferred.
  • Certification as an alcohol or other drug abuse counselor is preferred.
  • CPR certification and current patient aggression management training, including appropriate use of seclusion and restraint, must be completed within 90 days of employment.
  • Strong clinical assessment skills are required, with most experience focused on children or adolescents.
  • Knowledge of information referral, applicable privacy and confidentiality laws, utilization review, mandatory reporting of abuse or neglect, community resources related to patient care, individual/family/group therapy techniques, crisis intervention procedures, therapeutic planning and techniques, adapting care to client age groups, chemical dependency treatment, and DHS/DCFS matters is required.
  • Physical and emotional health to meet the demands of the position is required.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines is required.
  • Ability to use good judgment, maintain confidentiality, follow safety policies and code procedures, respond calmly and effectively in emergencies, accept direction, and adhere to policies and procedures is required.
  • Microsoft Office and general computer skills are required.
  • Strong customer service skills for internal and external customers are required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist clients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs and access therapeutic treatment to achieve optimal emotional health.
  • Provide basic consultation, teaching, and specialized clinical social services to patients and families.
  • Provide crisis intervention, short-term family therapy, group therapy, and discharge planning.
  • Serve as an integral member of the treatment team.
  • Manage patients' internal and external support systems through case management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two years of experience, preferably in a behavioral health care facility, including direct experience in individual, family, and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment, and experience working with children or adolescents.
  • LCSW or LCPC licensure.
  • Certification as an alcohol or other drug abuse counselor.

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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