THERAPIST (LICENSED)
UHS
Summary
The Inpatient Therapist/Case Manager provides patient care for an assigned group of patients who are on the inpatient psychiatric unit, on the psychiatric consult team and in the Emergency Department according to an established schedule and plan of care.
Job description
Under the leadership of The Case Management Department, the Inpatient Therapist/Case Manager will be responsible for providing direct patient care that is congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice defined by the Department of Case Management.
As an active participant in the interdisciplinary team, the Inpatient Therapist/Case Manager is responsible for conducting intake and psychosocial assessments, case management activities, such as discharge planning, group and individual therapy and crisis intervention for patients who are on the inpatient psychiatric unit, on the psychiatric consult team and in the Emergency Department.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work
- Active Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Social Work (LICSW) license in The District of Columbia
- One year or more of group counseling/therapy experience with adults
- Demonstrated ability to work with people who have a chronic mental illness, psychosis, severe depression, and/or substance abuse issues
- Demonstrated ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress and to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations
- Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations
- Must be able to assist in the physical restraint of disturbed patients utilizing Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) model. Required to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development Opportunities
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.