UHS·Temple, Texas
The Therapist conducts individual and family assessments to develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans as part of an inter-disciplinary team. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, facilitating clinical services, and ensuring compliance with state licensing and JCAHO standards.
Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in direct mental health service provision (acute inpatient psychiatric health care preferred), with direct experience in case management, family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; Must have strong clinical assessment skills. Combination of education, licensure and experience and/ or student internship hours may be considered.
Possess current and active state licensure as a LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.
Additional
Requirements: Timely renewal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for healthcare professional’s certification, annual professional skills verification, and HWC (Handle with Care) behavioral management certification. 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
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A Master's degree in Social Work or a clinical mental health field is required, along with at least one year of direct mental health service experience. Preferred candidates possess state licensure such as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW, and must maintain CPR and HWC certifications.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.