NEWAI Interview PracticeLearn more
VitalHiresVitalHires
Use casesHighlightsExploreBlogAbout
Sign inSearch Jobs
VitalHires

VitalHires offers free resume tools for healthcare professionals alongside clinical, allied health, and care team job listings.

Explore

StatesTop Hiring CitiesFor EmployersFor CandidatesApply to JobsSalary GuidesHiring CalendarBlog

Top Hiring Cities

View all

Los Angeles

California

3172 live openings

Chicago

Illinois

2400 live openings

Houston

Texas

2377 live openings

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

2354 live openings

Phoenix

Arizona

2136 live openings

Indianapolis

Indiana

2023 live openings

Atlanta

Georgia

2020 live openings

Dallas

Texas

1959 live openings

Legal

AboutContactEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

VitalHires surfaces verified openings from hospital systems, health networks, and clinical employers across the US. Always confirm compensation and credentialing requirements on the employer's official hiring page before applying.

© 2026 VitalHires. All rights reserved.Listings are aggregated from hospital systems, health networks, clinics, and clinical employer hiring pages.
  1. Home/
  2. Jobs/
  3. Counselor (Lic)
UH

Counselor (Lic)

UHS·Nevada, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 19 days ago
Practice for this role

About the role

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to children and adolescents in acute and residential psychiatric programs. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to complete psychosocial histories and assist in discharge planning.

Responsibilities

  • **SIGN-ON BONUS $7000 Provisional Licensure - $10,000 Fully Licensed *
  • Heartland Behavioral Health Services has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in both acute as well as residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper. Heartland is nestled within 50 secluded acres in Nevada, Missouri, providing the perfect rural area setting for our residents to heal and grow. A reprieve from everyday life, our peaceful environment allows residents to return to the basics and reconnect with themselves and others. We also offer leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball and an outstanding equestrian program, that allow children and adolescents to enjoy themselves while building self-confidence, trust and teamwork. JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP US "CHANGE LIVES"! Job Duties/Responsibilities: 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.

Qualifications

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.

Prefer

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.

Prefer

  • Two years experience in psychiatric inpatient setting preferred, practicum/internships within a mental health setting. 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 $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 89,000 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. 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

Requires a Master's Degree in psychology, social work, or counseling, with a preference for Missouri state licensure (LCSW, LPC, Psy.D., or Ph.D.). Two years of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting is preferred, though provisional licensure will be considered.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Discharge Planning
  • Rehabilitation
  • Psychiatric Treatment
  • Clinical Practice
  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Family Psychotherapy
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • Psychosocial Histories

Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Nevada, Missouri
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Closes
Aug 10, 2026
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

Salary listed on 16 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
Explore employer profile

Stay updated

Get alerts for similar jobs

Be the first to know when more UHS roles in Nevada, Missouri get posted.

Market context

Missouri behavioral health roles stay competitive

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.

More openings at UHS

Mammography Technologist

10 hours ago

Radiology Technologist - PRN

11 hours ago

Mental Health Technician - WEO Sat & Sun Nights - 7p-7a

14 hours ago
View all employer openings