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THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
Feb 26, 2026
Responsibilities

Licensed Therapist (Behavioral Health Counseling & Social Services)

The Therapistprovides individual, family,group therapy,and case management services on acute and residential units underdirectionof the Director of Clinical Services.Assigned cases may varysomewhat dependingon experience and specialty areas. Must hold a current Alabama State License. Ability to establish rapport with interdisciplinary team and assist patient to work toward recovery and to sustain health.Experience on an in-patient psychiatric unit or residential program.Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development of the population served.

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.

  • We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
  • We currently treat:
    • Acute Adults
    • Acute Adolescents
    • Forensic Adult Males
    • Residential Males and Females

Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits, such as:

  • 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
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com


Qualifications

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

% Of Time

1.

Obtains andassesssocial history information and report to the treatment team within program specifictime frames.

5%

2.

Initiates and completes new admissions process, discharge process, and aftercare planning.

5%

3.

Provide and document discharge planning as directed by the Psychiatrist from day of admission.

5%

4.

Provide and promptly document individual, family, and group therapy through use of social work and/or counseling knowledge and skills.

15%

5.

Maintain professional and clinical credentials consistent with duties.

5%

6.

Contribute to overall treatment teamprocessbyassistingin developing plans of care,formulatingandreviewing plans and attending treatment team meetingsand providing input as assigned.

5%

8.

Act asliaisonfor patients to various community agencies and resources. Collaborates with family members and referral sources throughout treatment.

10%

9.

Function asliaisonand support forpatient's familyduring hospitalization.

5%

10.

Respond to and handlecrisis situationsunderdirectionof MD or Charge Nurse.

5%

11.

Consistentlydemonstratecompetence in day-to-day scheduling of duties by completing tasks on time with little from others as assigned.

10%

12.

Facilitate therapeutic milieu on units assigned.

5%

13.

Responsible for the safety andsecurity of medical recordsof all patients on the unit.

5%

14.

Coordinatesandocumentsreferrals and discharge planning.

5%

15.

Attendsall mandatoryProgram Staff meetings and Director of Clinical Services mandated meetings.

5%

16.

Attends off-campus outings with residentialprogram, if assigned.

5%

17.

Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

5%

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