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Therapist (Ma/Msw)

UHS·Dothan, Alabama

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to assigned patients within an acute psychiatric and residential treatment setting. They are also responsible for comprehensive case management across the facility's clinical services.

Responsibilities

  • Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen.
  • The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia.
  • In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities.
  • The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.
  • Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is looking for a Therapist to join our team!!
  • The Therapist Provides individual, group, family therapy, and case management to assigned patients across the broad spectrum of clinical services.
  • Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide.
  • Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees.
  • The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.
  • Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.
  • One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
  • Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018.
  • In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.
  • Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
  • Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen.
  • The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia.
  • In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities.
  • The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.
  • Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is looking for a Therapist to join our team!!
  • The Therapist Provides individual, group, family therapy, and case management to assigned patients across the broad spectrum of clinical services.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
  • Benefits include: 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

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in mental health field required.
  • Certification/Licensure as appropriate to education and skills (LPC, LCSW) preferred or license eligible.
  • Two or more years experience in mental health setting preferred.
  • 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 At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
  • We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience.
  • During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
  • The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
  • If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health field and possess or be eligible for professional licensure such as LPC or LCSW. At least two years of experience in a mental health setting is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Documentation
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Case management
  • Family therapy
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Clinical services
  • Psychiatric care
  • Mental health assessment

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Competitive compensation
  • Prescription drug plans
  • Generous paid time off
  • Discounted stock plan
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Dothan, Alabama
Posted
May 1, 2026
Closes
May 1, 2027
Application
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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Alabama

Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.

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