PROGRAM THERAPIST MILITARY UNIT (LCSW, LMSW, LPC)

Gulfport Behavioral Health System

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) is located on the beautiful MS Gulf Coast. It is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult, substance abuse, and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for those seeking treatment for mental illness.

Position Summary

Come grow with us! Join our Social Services Department as a Military Unit Program Therapist for the Patriot Support Program. The Therapist provides, coordinates, documents, and evaluates direct and indirect social services to military inpatients (active duty, veterans and their dependents) along with first responders. This includes individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, case management, treatment planning, rounding with clinical staff, attending/conducting unit and hospital meeting, discharge/care planning and follow-up.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field. Experience: Prefer two (2) years' experience and in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills. Military knowledge or background strongly preferred. Licensure: LCSW, LMSW or LPC license to practice in the State of Mississippi preferred.

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Free Basic Life Insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

For more information, contact: Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io

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.

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