PHP THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHS

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Augusta, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The PHP Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and overseeing individualized treatment plans for patients in an outpatient setting. They coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team, manage discharge planning, and facilitate various therapeutic interventions.

Qualifications

This role requires a Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, along with relevant licensure (e.g., LPC, LCSW). Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in mental health and possess strong assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic skills. The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and effectively coordinate patient care is also essential.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 20 years.  Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness.  Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes seasoned medical staff. 

Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist  is a key member of the Lighthouse Clinical Services Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The PHP Therapist is responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function in the outpatient setting. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Comprehensive assessment of patients in outpatient setting. 
  • Oversee individualized treatment plan, which may include nursing care, medication management, group therapy, educational support, family therapy and individual therapy.
  • Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. 
  • Coordinate discharge planning through the medical staff. 
  • 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. 

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Bank
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Referral Bonus Structure
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition savings to continue your education
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • 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 www.uhs.com.


Qualifications

Master's Degree in counseling, social work or related field.

Licensure required. (LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, etc)

1 to 3 years’ experience in mental health required

UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence. To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com. Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
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