Outpatient Therapist Intern
UHS
Summary
Palm Point Behavioral Health is looking for an Outpatient Therapist Intern who, under the direct supervision of the Director of Outpatient Services, performs clinical functions to include assisting patients in meeting their goals while enabling them to access, through therapeutic treatment skills, their optimal level of emotional health.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and provide assigned patient care within the general policies, philosophy, and objectives of the Intensive Outpatient Program.
- Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
- Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards.
- Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
- Implement interventions appropriate to the developmental needs of the patient in accordance with the treatment plan.
- Accurately and thoroughly document the progress, special treatments, goals, and any other documentation on patients.
- Perform other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Family Therapy or related behavioral health discipline required.
- Must be licensed: LCSW, LMFT, LMFTI, LMHC, or LMHCI.
- A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
- An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
- Experience with structured environments or high acuity populations (behavioral health, crisis intervention, or group facilitation settings) preferred.
Benefits
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition savings
- Career development opportunities
- Pet Insurance
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.