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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Therapist - Behavioral Health PRN

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital has a PRN Weekend Therapist Postion Opportunitys!

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is a psychiatric hospital that began offering substance abuse and mental health services in 2002. Primarily established to house adolescents, Lighthouse has transitioned to offering a full spectrum of acute inpatient services to adults and seniors as well.

Since 2010, Lighthouse has expanded its mental health and substance abuse services. In 2013, Lighthouse opened a 28-day inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation unit—the first of its kind in the Grand Strand area.

In 2015, Lighthouse opened an acute adolescent unit to meet the needs of teens and their families in the Grand Strand. In 2022, Lighthouse opened an Adult Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program. At Lighthouse, we strive to perform at a high level for our patients and their families.

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

Responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function or maintain in the community. Assists law enforcement, family members and others with the admission process, both voluntary and involuntary.

Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. Coordinates discharge planning through the medical staff. The therapist is expected to 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.

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

If you would like to learn more about the Therapist position before applying, please contact Shayla Stokely, Director of Human Resources, at shayla.stokely1@uhsinc.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Masters Degree Required, eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina.

1-3 Years of Experience in a Clinical Mental Health Setting. 3-5 years Preferred.

EEO Statement

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary team collaborationClinical documentationPatient advocacyReferral coordination

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 22% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Myrtle Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,693/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation