Group Therapist
UHS
Summary
The Inpatient Group Therapists give patients the opportunity to learn and grow by teaching valuable skills applicable to everyday life. They work with patients in groups and 1:1 to implement active treatment and individualized treatment plans, helping patients reach their goals. They are also valuable members of a multidisciplinary team which allows the Inpatient Group Therapists to collaborate on treatment decisions and to help create treatment plans.
Job description
Position Summary
The Inpatient Group Therapists give patients the opportunity to learn and grow by teaching valuable skills applicable to everyday life. They work with patients in groups and 1:1 to implement active treatment and individualized treatment plans, helping patients reach their goals. They are also valuable members of a multidisciplinary team which allows the Inpatient Group Therapists to collaborate on treatment decisions and to help create treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions
- Implement active treatment and individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on treatment decisions
- Help create treatment plans
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services
Qualifications
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in human services, social work, counseling or related field
- Must have a valid WA State license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or associate clinical licensure
- Must obtain CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications provided by facility upon hire
- Preferred two (2) years, post-Master's experience in a psychiatric health care setting
- Direct experience in individual and family group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment planning
- Direct experience managing a caseload of up to 14 clients
- Skills and experience in community relations and group presentation
- Skills and experience in group facilitation, group adaptation, and curriculum development
Requirements
- Masters degree in human services, social work, counseling or related field
- Valid WA State license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or associate clinical licensure
- CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications upon hire
- Preferred two years post-Master's experience in psychiatric health care setting
- Direct experience in individual and family group therapies
- Direct experience in crisis intervention and treatment planning
- Direct experience managing a caseload of up to 14 clients
- Skills in community relations and group presentation
- Skills in group facilitation, group adaptation, and curriculum development
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.