THERAPIST (MA/MSW) Inpatient

UHS

2 days ago

Austin, TexasFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Therapist – Inpatient Psychiatry in United States.

Key Responsibilities

bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults. Located on a beautiful oak

lined campus, we provide a home

like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self

Is a liaison with other disciplines, colleagues, physicians, families, and outside agencies.

Requirements

Prior inpatient adult psychiatric experience preferred.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UHS as a Therapist – Inpatient Psychiatry.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyTreatment planningDischarge planningCase managementIndividual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyCrisis resolutionPsychiatric assessmentSubstance abuse counselingClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UHS is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Austin, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Treatment planning, Discharge planning, Case management, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, Crisis resolution. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist is responsible for developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and discharge summaries for inpatient psychiatric patients. They act as a liaison between the treatment team, physicians, families, and outside agencies to ensure comprehensive care.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Drug Plan, 401(K) with company match, Discounted stock plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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