PHP THERAPIST (LICENSED)
UHS · Augusta, Georgia, United States
Hospitals and Health Care · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The PHP Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments and coordinates patient-centric therapeutic strategies for individuals with mental illness and substance issues. Responsibilities include overseeing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or a related field and possess a valid professional license (e.g., LPC, LCSW). One to three years of experience in mental health is required.
Benefits
Full description
Responsibilities
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 20 years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes seasoned medical staff.
Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com
The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist is a key member of the Lighthouse Clinical Services Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The PHP Therapist is responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function in the outpatient setting.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comprehensive assessment of patients in outpatient setting.
- Oversee individualized treatment plan, which may include nursing care, medication management, group therapy, educational support, family therapy and individual therapy.
- Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate.
- Coordinate discharge planning through the medical staff.
- Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the community relations program of the organization.
- Participates in continuous performance improvement activities.
- Communicates with outpatient referral sources, families/guardians, and outpatient aftercare providers.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Bank
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Referral Bonus Structure
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings to continue your education
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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 Companies™ 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. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in counseling, social work or related field.
Licensure required. (LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, etc)
1 to 3 years’ experience in mental health required
