Therapist 

Natchez Trace Youth Academy is a highly-structured 115-bed cognitive behavioral program serving adolescent males ages 11-17 years old. Our interdisciplinary staff helps residents refocus their thinking patterns in order to improve their actions/behavior. Our diverse team works together to facilitate the changes that become an investment in the future of each young man's life and his family's life. We are located in the beautiful hills of Tennessee between two magnificent rivers, just 15 miles south of Waverly, Tennessee. Our spacious grounds occupy over 120 acres and include athletic fields, Alpine Tower, rappel tower and obstacle course. Check us out on the web at www.natcheztraceyouthacademy.com.

We are seeking a dynamic and talented Therapist to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. Under the direction of the Clinical Director, this position is responsible for counseling residents/students regarding psychological or emotional problems and developing and implementing therapeutic treatment plans.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic counseling approaches (Cognitive Behavioral, Reality Therapy, Support Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused, etc.)
• Performs clinical interviews for medical, social and psychological history, and compiles all pertinent documents to facilitate treatment plan.
• Conducts individual and group sessions according to established standards and program requirements.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of each clients' treatment plan/progress and submits to Medical Records in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with at-risk students from diverse cultural, economic and social backgrounds.
• Acts as liaison with family and other agencies to reunify client with family and reintegrate back into community.

Benefits:

• Meaningful work--fostering better lives
• Healthy, respectful and team-based work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with company match
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• "Perks at Work" employee discount program
• Referral bonus program

UHS, Inc. Description

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

If you would like to speak with a representative directly, please contact Vivian Rishton, Human Resources Director, 931-888-0036 or via email, vivian.rishton@uhsinc.com.

Education & Experience: 

• Master's Degree in Counseling or other related field from an accredited college or university
• One to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure track
• Valid state Driver's License

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.

Notice

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