UHS
Location
Kirkland, Washington
The Group Therapist facilitates group and individual therapy sessions to implement individualized treatment plans for inpatient clients. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to make treatment decisions and support patients in achieving their therapeutic goals.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess a valid Washington State clinical license. Preferred qualifications include two years of post-Master's experience in a psychiatric setting and proficiency in group therapy and crisis intervention.
Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed Group Therapist for our Kirkland location.
(Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm) The Inpatient Group Therapists give patients the opportunity to learn and grow by teaching valuable skills applicable to everyday life. They work with patients in groups and 1:1 to implement active treatment and individualized treatment plans, helping patients reach their goals. They are also valuable members of a multidisciplinary team which allows the Inpatient Group Therapists to collaborate on treatment decisions and to help create treatment plans. They may perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services. Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility): Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes. For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/
Masters degree from an accredited college or university in human services, social work, counseling or related field.
Must have a valid WA State license (LSWAIC, LMHCA, LMFTA, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT or a Licensed Behavioral Analyst) or associate clinical licensure. Must obtain CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications provided by facility upon hire.
Preferred two (2) years, post-Master’s experience in a psychiatric health care setting. Direct experience in individual and family group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Direct experience managing a caseload of up to 14 clients. Skills and experience in community relations and group presentation. Skills and experience in group facilitation, group adaptation, and curriculum development. 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 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 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.
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