LEAD THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking a Licensed Therapist (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)

Mountain Youth Academy is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-bed residential treatment facility and assist in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients.

Retention Bonus Available:

Mountain Youth Academy is offering a $15,000.00 retention bonus for licensed therapists or those eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee, who meet the expectations of the job description, who agree to remain continually and actively employed at a full-time status, and who successfully perform their job duties from their start date to a predetermined payout period.  A copy of the full retention bonus will be reviewed during the interview process.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of student continuing care and family services. This includes providing clinical support conducting interventions, conducting psychosocial assessments, developing the student’s treatment plan, conducting group, individual and family therapy.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Monitors adherence to the program schedule and assists the residential team in coordinating the patients’ care, ICMPs, behavioral contracts, etc.
• Attends and assists in treatment team meetings and clinical /residential staffing meetings.
• Participates in group and individual supervision.
• Maintains the EHR for patients assigned to their caseload.
• Communicates with the dorm team(s).
• Assists with mentoring and orienting new therapists to the facility.
• Provides admissions personnel with ongoing admissions and discharge information.

Benefit Highlights:

• 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!
• Attendance Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Meals

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, and UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree, Social Work or in a related field required.
• LPC, LCSW licensure preferred or candidates eligible to gain licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT in the State of Tennessee.
• Prefer two years’ experience conducting group, individual and family therapy using a variety of treatment modalities. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals, both verbally and in writing.

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