Licensed/Licensed Eligible Clinical Outpatient Therapist - Behavioral Health

About the Organization

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is a psychiatric hospital that began offering substance abuse and mental health services in 2002. Originally established to serve adolescents, Lighthouse has transitioned to providing a full spectrum of acute inpatient services for adults and seniors. Since 2010, the hospital has expanded its mental health and substance abuse services, including the opening of a 28-day inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation unit in 2013—the first of its kind in the Grand Strand area. In 2015, Lighthouse opened an acute adolescent unit, and in 2022, it launched an Adult Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program. The organization strives to deliver high-quality care for patients and their families and aims to be the provider of choice for psychiatric services in the region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals affected by mental illness, behavioral disturbances, substance issues, or community functioning challenges.
• Assist law enforcement, family members, and others with voluntary and involuntary admission processes.
• Make referrals to community resources as appropriate.
• Coordinate discharge planning through collaboration with medical staff.
• Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the organization’s community relations program.
• Engage in continuous performance improvement activities.
• Communicate with outpatient referral sources, families/guardians, and outpatient aftercare providers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina.
• 1–3 years of experience in a clinical mental health setting (3–5 years preferred).
• Night time availability is required.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.

For more information about the Therapist position, contact Shayla Stokely, Director of Human Resources, at shayla.stokely1@uhsinc.com.