Summary

The Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment of patients' functional needs and outcomes; consulting with and participating as part of the patients' treatment team. The Therapist effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. The Therapist reviews patients' functional needs and will adjust care plans to assist patients in expressing their emotions and experiences in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Depending on program needs and the Therapist's education and training, the Therapist may function in a variety of therapeutic roles.

Job description

Responsibilities

The Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment of patients' functional needs and outcomes; consulting with and participating as part of the patients' treatment team. The Therapist effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. The Therapist reviews patients' functional needs and will adjust care plans to assist patients in expressing their emotions and experiences in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Depending on program needs and the Therapist's education and training, the Therapist may function in a variety of therapeutic roles.

Qualifications

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience

A Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency; or graduate of an accredited therapy program
Minimum three years' experience in a similar position and/or industry
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops; keeps up to date on professional literature
Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols
Knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

Master's degree preferred: Nursing, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work.

Social Work, Marriage and Family, Mental Health Counseling (i.e. LPC, LMHC, LCSW, LCPC, LPCC).

Acute inpatient psychiatric setting as a treatment team member and/or utilization management experience.

Requirements

Master's Degree or above in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or related field
Practicum in a health or human service agency or graduate of an accredited therapy program
Minimum three years' experience in a similar position and/or industry
Maintain certification in required patient management protocols
Knowledge of quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Master's degree preferred in Nursing, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work
Licensure such as LPC, LMHC, LCSW, LCPC, LPCC
Acute inpatient psychiatric setting experience and/or utilization management experience

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.