PHP THERAPIST (PRN) - Ft. Worth
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Who We Are
Millwood Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment.
Millwood’s caring, and multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults since 1971. Millwood Hospital is located in Arlington, TX in the heart of the city.
It is 5 minutes away from AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. The hospital is less than 35 minutes from DFW International Airport.
Millwood Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a solid reputation in the community and is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
Website: millwoodhospital.com
Licensed Outpatient Therapist
We are seeking dedicated and skilled licensed PRN Intensive Outpatient Therapist to join our behavioral health team.
The ideal candidate will possess a passion for mental health counseling and a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic modalities, including psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and crisis intervention.
As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide structured outpatient services to individuals (17 years of age and under) and groups, supporting their journey toward recovery and well-being through evidence-based practices.
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans.
Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions focusing on mental health issues such as PTSD, grief, addiction, and developmental disabilities.
Implement therapeutic interventions including psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, applied behavior analysis, and art or dance therapy as appropriate.
Manage crisis situations effectively through crisis management techniques while ensuring patient safety and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Document clinical progress accurately in medical records, adhering to medical terminology standards and medical documentation protocols.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive case management strategies tailored to each patient's needs.
Participate in clinical research initiatives or data collection efforts aimed at enhancing treatment outcomes and service quality.
Work Hours
- PRN (As needed) Shifts will be Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm at our Magnolia Branches location:
- Work Location: 1307 8th Ave, Floor 5, Ft. Worth, TX 76104
- Must be available to attend the Full Hospital Orientation: Week 1: MONDAY -FRIDAY (8 AM - 5 PM)
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 uhs.com.
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Qualifications
Requirements
Education
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related mental health field; licensure or certification as required by state regulations.
Experience
Prefer at least 3 years' experience in outpatient mental health settings with familiarity in hospital or clinic environments.
Licensure: LMSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure required.
Additional Requirements
CPR certification and training in appropriate use of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Verbal De-escalation prior to on-the-job training.
Strong knowledge of behavioral health modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and addiction counseling.
Competency in crisis intervention techniques and crisis management protocols.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage patients effectively across telehealth platforms when applicable.
Knowledge of medical terminology related to behavioral health and experience maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.
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
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
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHP THERAPIST (PRN) - Ft. Worth at UHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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