Therapist (Licensed)

As a Therapist at Meridell Achievement Center, you'll be part of a dynamic and compassionate treatment team dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and neurobehavioral challenges. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing individualized therapeutic plans, working closely with patients, and families to achieve remarkable outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Sign on BONUS if qualified
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families
• A supportive and dynamic work environment

Your Impact:

• Lead psychoeducation and process groups to empower patients and families with valuable skills and knowledge
• Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare dispositions to ensure seamless transitions for patients
• Serve as the liaison between the treatment team and families/community stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and collaboration
• Document progress notes and treatment plans in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in weekly treatment team staffings and team meetings to stay connected with your unit team members

What You'll Bring:

• Current State of Texas license as a PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A, obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
• Effective interpersonal skills and competent clinical skills
• Collaborative, positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Two years post-licensure experience, advanced training or certification in an evidence-based practice such as EMDR, CBT, or DBT
  • One year of clinical experience in RTC setting
  • One year of group facilitation experience

Who We Are:

Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized private residential treatment facility that specializes in providing exceptional care for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and neurobehavioral problems for over 60 years. We offer evidence-based treatment and compassionate care through tailored inpatient and outpatient services, with a mission to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.

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 as such, openly support and fully commit to 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.

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