PHP Clinical Therapist Resident/Supervisee (LPC/LCSW)

Clinical Therapist Resident/SuperviseeThis opportunity is full-time and offers full benefits, generous paid time off, competitive pay, and free LPC/LCSW supervision. Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42-bed facility with a program that prepares young men for return to a home, a less restrictive environment, or to independent living. Our primary focus is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, developing a sense of responsibility for actions, learning problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive relationships.In early 2025, we opened BRANCHES - Staunton, an off-site Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for male and female adolescent patients. This is an intensive treatment opportunity for youth who do not require long-term residential care but do need more than traditional outpatient care in a secure and supportive environment. The PHP Clinical Therapist will work Monday thru Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, including holidays as scheduled at the PHP.Key Responsibilities:Plans and administers therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist residents in developing/displaying appropriate behaviorsChanges method and degree of therapy when indicated by resident reactions/needsDiscusses progress toward goals with residents or families of residents such as medication regiment, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans, and other behavioral problemsConsults with psychiatrist or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amends plans as requiredMaintains regular contacts with other agencies/professionals regarding client progress in the therapeutic treatment program through phone calls, letters, and/or monthly reportingDevelops and implements appropriate discharge planning with resident, family, and placing agencyDevelops and maintains positive relationship with external customers, families, residents and employeesAbility to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans, as well as the ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans to meet changing treatment goalsDemonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic process and commitment to help the youth achieve their treatment goalsHave strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage difficult client discussionsQualifications:Must be license-eligible (LPC, LCSW, etc.)Able to work with young males and females ages 11-17 who are experiencing significant psychiatric and behavioral symptomsMust be at least 21 years of ageHave a minimum of a Master's Degree in a Human Services field (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education)At least one year of recent experience with appropriate population preferredAble to assist in management of aggressive behaviorSuccessfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care restraint training, Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training, and facility-approved First Aid/CPR/AED training (all may be obtained during new employee orientation)Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired CompaniesTM and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.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.