Inpatient Psychiatric Therapist (MSW/LCSW/LPC)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis provides clinical social work services on designated units, including psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, and discharge planning. The Therapist collaborates with treatment teams to support patients and families within an inpatient setting.

This role emphasizes crisis intervention, liaison work with referrals, and coordination with hospital departments to ensure comprehensive care for adults and seniors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field required, licensure preferred.
• Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population.
• TN LCSW, LPC, LP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and conduct individual, group and family therapy.
• Participate in treatment team planning and discharge planning/case management.
• Handle crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and hospital departments.

Skills

psychosocial assessments

group therapy leadership

crisis intervention

case management

discharge planning

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

licensure preferred

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis provides clinical social work services on designated units, including psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, and discharge planning. The Therapist collaborates with treatment teams to support patients and families within an inpatient setting.

This role emphasizes crisis intervention, liaison work with referrals, and coordination with hospital departments to ensure comprehensive care for adults and seniors.