Responsibilities

The Canyon at Santa Monica is a center for recovery and healing. In addition to traditional recovery services, The Canyon provides a supportive environment where patients can drop in to work on life skills and seek support wherever they are in their recovery. Our unique treatment approach engages the whole person in the healing process and encourages loved ones to be involved in treatment in order to build a solid foundation for lasting recovery.

The Canyon at Santa Monica is currently seeking a Full Time Primary Therapist, to oversee all aspects of patient care and therapy at our outpatient facility. The Primary Therapist will have the distinct privilege of working in a setting where they can truly spend quality time with their patients and work closely with the treatment staff. Patient-centered care is not only what we do; it is at the core of who we are.

Do you have a passion for working with patients with co-occurring disorders and chemical dependence? Do you want to be part of a team of highly skilled individuals, driven by the goal of helping people through life- changing recovery? If so, then you could be just the person we are looking for! This position will be located at The Canyon at Santa Monica, our outpatient treatment facility, located in Santa Monica, California.

Benefits include:• Challenging and rewarding work environment• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan• Education and Student Loan Reimbursement• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions with clients

• Responsible for updating and collaborating with referents

• Participates in weekly staff meetings regarding each client and gives recommendations

• Performs all other duties as required or assigned

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field required

• Licensure or licensure eligible required

• Minimum 3 years experience in mental health or substance abuse field required

About Universal Health ServicesOne 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 were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 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 all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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