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FULL-TIME THERAPIST (MA/MSW) C/A

Lakeside Behavioral Health System, Memphis, TN, United States


Job Description
The Therapist provides clinical social work services on a designated unit in a manner consistent with Lakeside Behavioral Health’s philosophy and objectives.

The Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, discharge planning/case management service, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital.

Opportunity Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan for full‑time and part‑time positions

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or related field required; licensure preferred.

Experience: Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification: TN LCSW, LPC, LP preferred.

Knowledge: Case management, discharge planning, group leadership, age‑specific development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice.

Supervision received: Director of Social Services, Program Directors, Program Coordinators.

Flexibility for reassignment to units serving varied populations, including adults and dually diagnosed patients in inpatient and partial hospital settings.

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, promotions 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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