Travel Therapist - Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

• Travel Therapist Opportunity
• Assignment Details – Licensed Social Worker/Therapist
• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Location: Clive, IA
• Duration: 13 weeks with potential to renew
• Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 schedule
• Shift: Day shift
• Enhanced hourly rate & tax-exempt stipend where applicable
• Bi-weekly pay
• Paid travel to/from assignment
• Opportunity for overtime
• Who we are & where you can make a difference:

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Our Adventure RN program offers flexible employment opportunities across our national network of behavioral health facilities. Join our team and make a positive impact on the well-being of our patients. Learn more about our Adventure RN program: Adventure RN Careers | Horizon Health

• Why become a Travel Therapist with Horizon Health?
• Be independent, enjoy variety AND be part of a collaborative team.
• Expand your experience and energize your career.

Career development opportunities – join a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.

Our in-house travel program is exclusive to select Horizon Health/UHS behavioral health facilities across the country. View our locations: UHS Map

Fall in love with a location and facility? An intercompany transfer into any permanent position is easy with no pause in your benefit coverage.

Travel Therapist Job Duties/Responsibilities

Perform social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health

Provide basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and provide referrals as needed.

Provide high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment of patients’ functional needs and outcomes; consulting with and participating as part of the patients’ treatment team.

• Assess patient needs regularly and assist in the developing and updating of the Master Treatment Plan.
• Work within a team environment to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the patient.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and regulations.
• Benefit & Rewards Highlights
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

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 uhs.com.

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To learn more about our travel positions before applying, contact Devon Thornton - Adventure RN Recruiter, at devon.thornton@horizonhealth.com.

Qualifications

Travel Therapist Job Requirements

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or clinical related field

Licensure/Certifications: Must be licensed in the state of Iowa - will accept Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW); may consider temp licensed. Must have current CPR and Mandatory Reporter for Adult/Child.

Experience: one or more years' experience in a mental health setting preferred and good documentation skills needed

EEO Statement

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