ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL THERAPIST - LICENSED
UHS
Summary
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The Adolescent Residential Therapist is responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients, providing counseling sessions for families, individuals and groups.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides group, individual, and family therapy as scheduled and/or assigned, documenting patients'/families' response to interventions.
- Ensures a Psychosocial Assessment is prepared for each patient according to established time frames, assuring that all appropriate information is included and shared with treatment team members.
- Oversees case management and discharge planning components of the patient's Master Treatment Plan and MTP reviews, documenting discussion of the plan with the patient and family as appropriate.
- Develops appropriate aftercare plans with the patient, assessing the need and arranging for community agency support as appropriate and documenting it.
- Completes appointment sections of discharge sheet.
- Reports known or suspected abuse of patients.
- Works cooperatively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve quality patient care.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling.
- Current license from the State of Florida, such as LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTI or LMHCI required.
- One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with children and/or adolescents.
- For specialized issues or treatment modalities, training must be specific to these; abuse reactive, sexual offending, substance abuse, sexual trauma, vocational, play therapy, art therapy and relaxation therapy.
- Must have knowledge of human development over the life span.
- Must be able to participate in the physical restraint and seclusion of patients.
- Must be able to participate in and complete Handle With Care Training on an annual basis.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
- Paid time off
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Prescription drug plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Student loan refinancing program
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.