UHS·Nevada, Missouri
The role involves providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy to patients and their families while demonstrating the ability to practice independently as a Qualified Mental Health Professional. Responsibilities also include participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, completing psychosocial histories, and assisting with discharge planning.
JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP US "CHANGE LIVES"! Knowledge of the professional principles, practices and techniques of psychotherapy as they apply to patients/residents undergoing psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in psychology, social work or counseling.
Licensure from the State of Missouri to practice independently as a clinician in stated field, i.e., LCSW, LPC Psy.D. Ph.D., Will consider provisional licensure.
Two years experience in psychiatric inpatient setting preferred, practicum/internships within a mental health setting.
JOB
SUMMARY: Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy to patients/residents and their families. Demonstrate the ability to practice independently as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Part of the interdisciplinary team, participating in treatment team meetings. Completes psychosocial histories and aids in discharge planning. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. 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.
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or counseling, along with knowledge of psychotherapy principles as applied to psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation. Licensure from the State of Missouri (LCSW, LPC, Psy.D., Ph.D.) is preferred, and two years of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting is also preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.
