THERAPIST (MA/MSW) PRN
UHS
Summary
The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing support to the day-to-day operations of the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs including administrative functions, utilization review, assessment, discharge planning, group/individual therapy, case management, and other duties related to delivering a successful program.
Job description
Program Operations
- Coordinate the process for determining and maintaining accurate legal processes for patients.
- Ensure Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management policies are consistently implemented on the unit.
- Process unusual occurrence reports, conduct investigations and corrective plans when needed.
- Coordinate performance improvement activities and is responsible for the effectiveness of the program quality management activities.
- Monitor medical records for appropriate documentation of care and effectiveness of the treatment plan.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of all medical/psychiatric emergency interventions performed in the program.
- Acts as the Patient Advocate for the facility.
- Responsible for preparing, compiling, and maintaining files and open outpatient records.
- Responsible for coordinating communication between staff, physicians, patients, families and other departments.
Professional Collaboration
- Participate in designated task force meetings.
- Meet on a regular basis with the Director of Outpatient Services.
- Collaborate with Case Management to ensure patients receive timely, quality care.
- Attend annual mandatory in-service programs.
Job-Specific Accountabilities
- Complete psychosocial assessments.
- Provide group therapy or co-lead groups.
- Provide individual/family therapy sessions and crisis intervention.
- Augment Inpatient Services as needed.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of clinical information to HMO/Insurance providers (PHP/IOP specific).
- Provide social work consultations to physicians, nurses, other hospital staff members, patients, patient’s relatives and coordinate with community agencies as appropriate.
- Provides case management services to patients in PHP/IOP.
- Provides discharge planning services to PHP/IOP patients as needed.
- Attend appropriate meetings, workshops, and in-house trainings to maintain clinical skills and keep informed of community resources available.
- Respond to calls and requests made by hospital physicians, intake and assessment personnel, nurses and other staff as needed.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
- Direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
- Strong clinical assessment skills.
- Must possess licensure in the State of CA as a LCSW, LMFT, or ACSW or AMFT.
- Thorough knowledge of The Joint Commission, OSHA, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
- CPR certification.
- Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (may be obtained during new hire orientation).
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.