THERAPIST (MA/MSW) - PRN

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospitals and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenues of over $10 billion. In 2019, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

West Oaks Hospital has been faithfully serving Houston and the surrounding communities for over 35 years. West Oaks, located in southwest Houston, is a fully accredited 160 bed acute care facility and 16 bed adult CD residential facility dedicated to the provision of quality care and assistance for individuals and families in need of psychiatric care and treatment for substance abuse. West Oaks Hospital offers the community a broad range of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults. We also offer residential adult chemical dependency services. West Oaks Hospital is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any questions or inquiries about our programs.

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Therapist. Purpose: To provide direct care to patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions in an acute setting. Responsible for collaborating with the patient, family/support, multidisciplinary team, outside providers, and community agencies to support and coordinate treatment and discharge planning. Responsible for continuing own personal development to enhance practice. Works with adult, adolescent, children and geriatric patients. 

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
   

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EDUCATION
Required: Master’s Degree in Human Services related field. Preferred: Master’s in Social Work.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Required: LPC, LPC-I, LMFT, LMFT-A, or LMSW in Texas. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications. Preferred: LCSW in Tennessee

EXPERIENCE
Preferred : One year of clinical experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting.