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Therapist (Licensed) - PRN / Weekend Only

Universal Health Services logoUniversal Health Services~$20–$50/hrtypicalRALEIGH, NCPer diemPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
  • Weekends

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in North Carolina post a median of $41.33 an hour, the middle half $37.30–$56.50, across 38 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in North Carolina earn a median of $26.68 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Responsibilities 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.

Notice 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. Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY The Weekend PRN Clinician/Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality behavioral health and clinical services to patients on weekends.

This position conducts psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, facilitates individual, group. Completes clinical documentation, participates in crisis intervention, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure quality patient care and continuity of services.

This is an as-needed (PRN) position requiring availability every other weekend, including Saturdays and Sundays, with opportunities for additional coverage during holidays or staffing shortages. QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.

Experience: Requires a minimum of one-three (1-3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in 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.

License: Must possess a state licensure: LCSW / LCSW-A, LCMHC / LCMHC-A, LMFT / LMFT-A Other state-approved behavioral health licensure Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI or HWC training must be completed prior to beginning work. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER THE JOINT COMMISSION STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE. THIS POSITION WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON SOCIAL SERVICES PRACTICE/COMPETENCIES, AS WELL AS THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES COMPETENCIES AS LISTED BELOW. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Services Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.

Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans. Provide individual, group, and family therapy services ( as indicated). Facilitate psychoeducational groups and therapeutic interventions. Monitor patient progress and document treatment outcomes. Conduct discharge planning and coordinate aftercare services as needed.

Complete crisis assessments and provide intervention for patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies. Documentation Complete all clinical documentation within established timeframes. Maintain accurate and timely progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. Ensure compliance with facility, state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Collaboration Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. Communicate effectively with nursing, medical staff, case management, and leadership. Provide clinical recommendations regarding patient care and treatment needs. Coordinate referrals and community resource connections. Compliance and Quality Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and chart audits as requested. Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements.

Professional Competencies Demonstrate a professional attitude and supports the objectives of the facility’s business development/marketing and guest relations philosophy through internal and external communications and interactions with all levels of staff, patients, family members, guests, community and referral sources.

Discharge Planning Function Complete continuing care plan to address follow-up appointments within 7 days, primary diagnosis, reason for hospitalization and information provided to next level of care. Complete Wellness Checks within 72 hours of discharge of patient and contact made with patient to extend to 14 days. Expected goal of 80 percent within 72 hours.

Complete Patient Satisfaction Survey 100 percent at discharge. Primary Therapist will forward all surveys to Supervisor in timely manner. Specific Standards for the Care of Child Patients Ages 5 through 11 Maintain knowledge of the Child Program rules, protocols and handbooks guidelines.

Maintain knowledge of children’s stages of development and seek guidance from the nurse in charge when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise. Assess patients for behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and make note of any deviations in behavior.

Recognize acting out behavior of child specific age group and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behavioral and non-judgmental terms based on the age of the patient. Demonstrate an awareness of learning disabilities and translates treatment/program expectations to the learning-disabled child. Relate to child patients in an age-appropriate manner.

Utilize seclusion and restraint procedures with an understanding of the need for modification in regard to smaller body sizes of children, abandonment issues and the history of physical and/or sexual abuse issue. Act as a resource to other staff regarding the Child Patient Programs.

Specific Standards for the Care of Adolescent Patients Ages 12 through 18 Maintain knowledge of the Adolescent Program rules, protocols and handbooks guidelines. Assess patients for behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and makes note of any deviations in behavior.

From Universal Health Services's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services is a hospital company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with more than 102,000 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) employees, 30 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) acute care hospitals and more than 380 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) behavioral health inpatient facilities in 40 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the UK. Source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)

Based in King of Prussia, PAHires in 39 statesPay on its listings: 31.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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