Responsibilities Licensed Clinical Therapist (LPC/LCSW) - $8,000 Sign-On Bonus (Supervisee/Resident position also available on a separate job requisition) This opportunity is full-time and offers full benefits, generous paid time off, and competitive pay. Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley -- a region best known for its natural beauty -- in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42-bed facility with a program that prepares young men for return to a home, a less restrictive environment, or to independent living. Our primary focus is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, developing a sense of responsibility for actions, learning problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive relationships. In early 2025, we opened BRANCHES - Staunton, an off-site Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for male and female adolescent patients. This is an intensive treatment opportunity for youth who do not require long-term residential care but do need more than traditional outpatient care in a secure and supportive environment. The PHP Clinicial Therapist will work Monday thru Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, including holidays as scheduled. Key Responsibilities: Plans and administers therapeutic treatment, behavior modification, and stress management therapy to assist residents in developing/displaying appropriate behaviors; Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by resident reactions/needs; Discusses progress toward goals with residents or families of residents such as medication regiment, family relationships, educational programs, social development, discharge plans, and other behavioral problems; Consults with psychiatrist or other specialists concerning treatment plans and amends plans as required; Maintains regular contacts with other agencies/professionals regarding client progress in the therapeutic treatment program through phone calls, letters, and/or monthly reporting; Develops and implements appropriate discharge planning with resident, family, and placing agency; Develops and maintains positive relationship with external customers, families, residents and employees; Ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans, as well as the ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans to meet changing treatment goals; Demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic process and commitment to help the youth achieve their treatment goals; Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage difficult client discussions Qualifications Qualifications, Education, & Experience: Must be licensed (LPC, LCSW, etc.) [resident/supervisee position also available] Able to work with young males and females ages 11-17 who are experiencing significant psychiatric and behavioral symptoms Must be at least 21 years of age Have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a Human Services field (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education) At least one year of recent experience with appropriate population preferred Able to assist in management of aggressive behavior Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care restraint training, Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training, and facility-approved First Aid/CPR/AED training (all may be obtained during new employee orientation) Benefit Highlights: https://benefits.uhsguest.com/ Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Tuition Reimbursement Program Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Free Meals Employee Assistance Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries and more! Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees. 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. 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