Residential Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LSW)

UHS

2 months ago

Valparaiso, IndianaFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Residential Therapist – Competitive Compensation in United States.

Key Responsibilities

immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10

18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other! Website: https://midwest

Requirements

Requirements Education: Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling required.

Experience: Prefer one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10-18yrs.

Must have working knowledge of DBT.

Licensure/Certifications: LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or LSW license in the state of Indiana required or license eligible.

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 Residential Therapist – Competitive Compensation.

Key Skills

Social History ObtainingClinical Staff LiaisonPhysician LiaisonFamily LiaisonSupport System LiaisonReferral Source LiaisonDirect PsychotherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyGroup TherapyUtilization ReviewDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Behavioral Healthcare

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residential Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LSW) 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 social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at UHS is open to social worker candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social History Obtaining, Clinical Staff Liaison, Physician Liaison, Family Liaison, Support System Liaison, Referral Source Liaison, Direct Psychotherapy, Individual Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Residential Therapist obtains social history information to familiarize clinical staff and physicians with the patient's background and issues, while also acting as a liaison with the patient's family and referral sources. This role provides direct psychotherapy to patients in individual, family...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Tuition Reimbursement, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, 401(K) with Company Match, Generous Paid Time Off, Career Development Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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