Therapist (Licensed)
UHS
Summary
As a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Therapist provides direct patient care including: completion of social assessments, formulation of treatment plans, provision of individual, group, family, and special focus group psychotherapy, and completion of discharge and continuing care plans.
Job description
The Therapist interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities; the Therapist ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with the Joint Commission standards, State Health Department requirements, and all other regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Counseling Psychology from an accredited university.
- Appropriate State Licensure including LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LPE. Licensure must be maintained.
- A minimum of two years psychiatric treatment experience is preferred along with experience in individual, group, and family therapy
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Arkansas laws governing services to adults preferred
- A basic knowledge of educational, psychological and social service systems as related to special education and behavior treatment preferred
- Current CPR or BLS certification. (offered at facility)
- Current Handle with Care training and Verbal De-escalation training. (offered at facility)
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Counseling Psychology from an accredited university.
- Appropriate State Licensure including LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LPE. Licensure must be maintained.
- A minimum of two years psychiatric treatment experience is preferred along with experience in individual, group, and family therapy
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Arkansas laws governing services to adults preferred
- A basic knowledge of educational, psychological and social service systems as related to special education and behavior treatment preferred
- Current CPR or BLS certification. (offered at facility)
- Current Handle with Care training and Verbal De-escalation training. (offered at facility)
Benefits
- Continuing education options
- Career advancement opportunities
- Skills diversification
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.