Inpatient Therapist

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Job summary

A reputable behavioral healthcare facility is seeking an Inpatient Therapist to provide individual and group therapy for patients facing mental health challenges. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing therapeutic support, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree and relevant clinical licensure in the District of Columbia, with 1-2 years' experience in a behavioral health setting. The position offers a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, and a supportive work environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required from an accredited graduate school.
• Graduate Clinical Licensure in DC (LGPC/LPC/LGSW) is mandatory.
• 1-2 years of direct clinical services experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group therapy for trauma and mood disorders.
• Conduct intake and psychosocial assessments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of hospital systems

Experience in outpatient and inpatient settings

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Graduate Clinical Licensure in District of Columbia

Job description

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is seeking a talented and dynamic Inpatient Therapist to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

Full-Time is Monday-Friday, dayshift

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short‑term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.

BASIC FUNCTION

Responsible for facilitating individual and group therapy to individuals with trauma, affective mood disorders, co-occurring or substance use complications. Groups are held Monday through Friday. The group therapist will facilitate group therapy topics that are able to generalize to each member’s needs. Responsible for providing direct patient care to adults ages 18‑+ that is congruent with the philosophy and standards of practice defined by the Department of Clinical Care Management. Responsible for conducting the intake and psychosocial assessments, case management activities, group and individual therapy, crisis intervention and participating as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.

Benefit Highlights

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• UHS employee discounted stock option plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre‑tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Who we are

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline from an accredited graduate school
• A Graduate Clinical Licensure in District of Columbia required (LGPC/LPC/LGSW)
• Minimum one to two years’ experience in delivery of direct clinical services in a behavioral health setting; some portion of which must have included treatment of substance use and Trauma conditions;
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of hospital systems, including intake/admission procedures, experience working with third party payers preferred, but not required. Experience in outpatient, inpatient and partial hospital work preferred
• Candidates must meet the company’s hiring criteria to include a pre‑employment verifications, background investigation and drug test.

E-VERIFY Statement

PIW participates in E‑Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre‑screen job applicants.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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