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PHP THERAPIST-Adolescent

Universal Health Services

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Apr 24, 2026

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Therapists are responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients, interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives, and treatment plan updates for patients. Therapists conduct family sessions prior to discharge. Therapists act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family.

1.	Conducts general psychotherapy group sessions for patients daily. Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of the patient, determining appropriate group interventions and in conducting the group in accordance with these needs.
2.	Establishes rapport, systematically gather data; determine the patient's readiness for treatment and change.
3.	Completes psychosocial assessments as assigned.
4.	Reacts therapeutically in crisis situations.
5.	Consistently demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with patients, families, employees and management.
6.	Responsible for keeping the family, parent or guardian, informed of treatment goals and plans, as well as patients' progress.
7.	Coordinates with the treatment team, family and patients and implements discharge planning.
8.	Maintains a full caseload assigned based on the census.
9.	Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

About Universal Health Services

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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

Qualifications

Master's Degree required. 1 to 3 years experience

License from state of GA (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LAPC or LPC)

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