THERAPIST (LICENSED)

El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide evidence-based treatment through inpatient, day hospital, and outpatient services, offering supportive and compassionate care via specialty programs tailored to patient needs.

About the role

The Program Therapist is an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing direct patient care. Major job functions include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and family sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy
• Conduct crisis intervention
• Perform psychosocial assessments
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Facilitate family sessions

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work related field
• Minimum of one year of experience in a mental health field; experience with children ages 5-11 preferred
• Experience in providing direct care, family and group therapy, crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and treatment planning
• Texas License in Social Work or clinical related mental health field (e.g., LPC-Intern, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LCDC)
• Handle with Care training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in any restraining procedures
• Competencies administered within 90 days of hire and annually via test taking, return demonstration, or simulation
• Required to work flexible hours, overtime, some holidays, and weekends
• TB Test and CPR certification must be completed prior to working with patients
• Knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements, and hospital policies

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• Free basic life insurance

For more information about this position, contact Melissa Garcia, Director of Human Resources, at melissa.garcia4@uhsinc.com or (915) 544-4000.