Inpatient Therapist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a talented Inpatient Therapist in Washington, DC, to provide therapeutic support for adults facing trauma and mood disorders. This full-time position involves facilitating individual and group therapy, conducting assessments, and being an active team member.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a relevant field and possesses a District of Columbia clinical license. Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as experience in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to two years' experience in delivering direct clinical services in a behavioral health setting.
• Experience with substance use and trauma treatment is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group therapy to individuals with trauma and mood disorders.
• Conduct intake and psychosocial assessments, and crisis intervention.
• Actively participate in an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of hospital systems

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline

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.

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 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!

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline from an accredited graduate school
• 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

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