PRN Outpatient Therapist - Behavioral Health Setting
UHS
Summary
Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adults and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.
Job description
The Therapist provides clinical social work services on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Highlands Behavioral Health. The Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, and discharge planning/case management service, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital. Shift specifics: Monday 8a-4p and other shifts as needed.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field is required.
- Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient group setting.
- Provisional License, LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred
Additional Requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care. Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field is required.
- Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient group setting.
- Provisional License, LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred
- CPR certification within 30 days of employment
- Successful completion of training in Handle with Care
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.