Behavioral Health / Licensed Therapist / LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT / BH Group Therapy / PRN

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Compensation

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist to lead patient assessments, coordinate discharge planning, and facilitate individual, family, and group therapies.

You will work with the treatment team to ensure funding and legal requirements for involuntary status, while upholding Service Excellence standards. Qualifications include Texas-licensed credentials (LPC/LCSW/LMSW/LMFT), a Master’s in Mental/Behavioral Health, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed Therapist credentials (LPC, LPC-Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT) currently licensed in Texas with a Master’s Degree in Mental/Behavioral Health
• Excels in interpersonal and communication skills
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the treatment team to assess patient needs and plan discharge.
• Facilitates individual and family therapies and daily group therapy.
• Coordinates interventions with Utilization Review to ensure funding and involuntary status requirements.
• Supports Service Excellence standards across customer groups.

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental or Behavioral Health

Licensed Therapist Credentials: LPC, LPC-Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Job Title: Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist with strong leadership abilities, communication, and problem solving skills who, with minimum supervision, collaborates with all members of the treatment team in assessment of patient needs related to discharge planning and coordinates interventions with other members of the treatment team to meet those needs in a quality cost effective manner. Collaborates with Utilization Review to ensure requirements for funding sources are met as well as to ensure that legal process requirements are met for patients on involuntary status. Facilitates individual and family therapies as ordered daily group therapy for assigned unit(s) and completion of comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Completes psychosocial assessments in coordination with assigned unit therapists to identify and seek to address patient needs. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Assesses or coordinates the assessment of patient healthcare and education needs and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs. Orchestrates patient hospital process for provision of seamless, efficient care. Demonstrates the ability to effectively allocate human and material resources to meet patient care needs. Complies with annual education requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self and co-workers.

Benefit Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 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: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• Any of the following Licensed Therapist Credentials: LPC, LPC-Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, currently licensed in the state of Texas with a Master’s Degree (in Mental or Behavioral Health)
• Excels in interpersonal and communication skills
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care

EEO Statement

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