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Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist / LPC LCSW LMSW LMFT / BH Group Therapy / P

Universal Health Services, Amarillo, TX, United States


Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist
Northwest Texas Healthcare System

is a 495‑bed system located in Amarillo, Texas.

Job Summary:

A Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist who collaborates with the treatment team to assess patient needs, coordinate interventions, and facilitate individual, family, and group therapies while demonstrating leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership in departmental services through a collaborative process that integrates services across the organization.

Assess or coordinate patient healthcare and education needs in partnership with the healthcare team.

Orchestrate patient hospital processes to provide seamless, efficient care.

Allocate human and material resources effectively to meet patient care needs.

Comply with education requirements and safety/injury prevention standards.

Complete psychosocial assessments in coordination with unit therapists.

Facilitate individual, family, and daily group therapy as ordered.

Benefit Highlights

Retention Bonus Program (if offered)

Loan Forgiveness Program (if offered)

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

Qualifications

Licensed Therapist credential (LPC, LPC‑Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT) licensed in Texas with a Master’s degree in mental or behavioral health.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days, maintained throughout employment.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Read and write in English.

Speak and hear for communication with employees and peers.

Remain calm under stress and respond to pages.

Evaluate and interpret information, make independent decisions.

Ability to twist, squat, stoop, bend, lift (minimum 25 lbs), grasp, fine hand coordination, push, pull.

Ability to understand and interpret financial data.

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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