ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL THERAPIST - LICENSED

UHS; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision, Rx plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center in Bradenton, FL seeks an Adolescent Residential Therapist to provide counseling for adolescents aged 11–17, including individual, family and group therapy, and to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment objectives, coordinate discharge planning, and serve as a primary contact and advocate for patients and families during their stay; a Florida license and pediatric experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work or mental health counseling.
• Florida license such as LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTI or LMHCI required.
• 1 year direct clinical experience with children/adolescents.
• Must be able to participate in physical restraint and annual Handle With Care training.

Responsibilities

• Provides group, individual, and family therapy as scheduled and documents responses.
• Prepares Psychosocial Assessments for each patient within established time frames.
• Oversees case management and discharge planning components of the Master Treatment Plan and reviews with patient and family.
• Develops aftercare plans with the patient and arranges community support as appropriate.
• Reports known or suspected abuse of patients.
• Works cooperatively as a multidisciplinary team member to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Family therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home.

The Adolescent Residential Therapist is responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients. They provide counseling sessions for families, individuals and groups. Therapists are responsible for interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries. Therapists act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides group, individual, and family therapy as scheduled and/or assigned, documenting patients'/ families' response to interventions.
• Ensures a Psychosocial Assessment is prepared for each patient according to established time frames, assuring that all appropriate information is included and shared with treatment team members.
• Oversees case management and discharge planning components of the patient's Master Treatment Plan and MTP reviews, documenting discussion of the plan with the patient and family as appropriate.
• Develops appropriate aftercare plans with the patient, assessing the need and arranging for community agency support as appropriate and documenting it. Completes appointment sections of discharge sheet.
• Reports known or suspected abuse of patients.
• Works cooperatively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve quality patient care.

Benefits Include

• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• $2,000 Sign On Bonus
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans: Available at day 31.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT SUNCOAST & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling.
• Current license from the State of Florida, such as LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTI or LMHCI required.
• One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with children and/or adolescents. For specialized issues or treatment modalities, training must be specific to these; abuse reactive, sexual offending, substance abuse, sexual trauma, vocational, play therapy, art therapy and relaxation therapy. Must have knowledge of human development over the life span.
• Work is mentally demanding. Extensive walking, standing and sitting. Must be able to participate in the physical restraint and seclusion of patients. Must be able to participate in and complete Handle With Care Training on an annual basis.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.