Therapist

Summary

The Therapist performs social service functions to include assisting clients in meeting their bio-psycho-social needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, and specialized clinical social services for patients/families receiving care.

Job description

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a mental health/human services field from an accredited college (counseling, social work, psychology) required.
• Two (2) years experience desired, preferably in a behavioral health care facility, with direct experience in individual, family and group therapies, crisis intervention and treatment.
• Experience working with the child/adolescent population.
• LCSW/LCPC preferred.
• Certification as alcohol or other drug abuse counselor preferred.
• Successful completion of CPR certification and the current patient aggression management training, including appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint, within 90 days of employment.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, with majority of experience focused on the child/adolescent population.
• Knowledge of information referral.
• Knowledge of the federal, state and local laws that pertain to enquires right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge utilization review.
• Knowledge of legal obligations for reporting abuse and/or neglect.
• Knowledge of community resources relating to patient care.
• Knowledge of individual, family and group therapy techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention procedures.
• Knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques.
• Understand the importance of adapting to the various client age groups (adolescent/child).
• Knowledge of the treatment of chemical dependency.
• DHS/DCFS background/knowledge.
• Must possess physical and emotional health to meet the demands of the position.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter and goal/results-oriented.
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Strong customer service skills to external and internal customers.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and code procedures react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong problem solving skills.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus

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.