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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty
THERAPIST (LICENSED) FULL TIME - $5K Sign-On Bonus
About the Role
$5K sign-on bonus. Full benefits. 401k with match. Work at a top psychiatric hospital. Career growth across 300+ locations. Actually help people.
Join UHS as a Licensed Therapist – $5K Sign-On Bonus in Harahan, Louisiana, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children.
- Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).
- River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Social Worker/Therapist for our Therapy Program.
Requirements
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Experience: Two years post graduate work experience in mental health or related field preferred.
- Two years direct practice experience and/or clinical (graduate, continuing ed.
- Must have good analytical ability to evaluate information reported by all members of the treatment team and revise treatment strategies accordingly.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UHS in Harahan, Louisiana, United States.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates THERAPIST (LICENSED) FULL TIME - $5K Sign-On Bonus at UHS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In Louisiana, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$120k across 32 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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