Hospital Social Worker (Master's Degree Required) - Weekends (Friday - Monday)
UHS
Summary
Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.
Job description
The Social Worker/Therapist assists in the integration of social services functions in the patient care, discharge planning and aftercare planning process with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies and health care facilities.
The Social Worker/Therapist provides direct care to patient as appropriate and ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards.
The Social Worker/Therapist assists patients and their families through the use of psychotherapeutic skills to understand, identify and resolve complex problems resulting from psychiatric illnesses utilizing group and individual therapies.
Shift Hours
Friday - Monday (8am - 6:30pm)
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work or related field such as counseling or psychology
- Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred
- LCSW or LPC preferred
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Pet Insurance Discount
- Automotive Insurance Discount
- Homeowners Insurance Discount
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Loan Refinancing
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.