Inpatient Therapist - Full Time

Universal Health Services; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Career development opportunities

Diverse programming to expand your経験

HealthStream online CEU courses

Competitive compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is hiring an Inpatient Therapist/Social Worker in Cape Girardeau, MO. This full-time position operates on inpatient units and requires working every other weekend. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates.

The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, and discharge planning. Responsibilities include treatment team collaboration, crisis intervention, liaison with referral

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Licensure preferred: LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW.
• Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and individual, group and family therapy.
• Participate in treatment planning, discharge planning, and case management.
• Crisis intervention and liaison with referral sources and hospital departments.

Skills

LPC license

LPC-A

LMFT

LMSW

LCSW

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Clinical/Counseling Psychology background

Social Services related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Inpatient Therapist / Social Worker Opportunity -

This is a full time, 40 hour per week, position working on Southeast Behavioral Hospital's inpatient units. This position requires working every other weekend.

This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.

Website: https://southeastbehavioral.com/

The Therapist provides clinical social work servicesin designated areas in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Southeast Behavioral Health. The Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, and discharge planning/case management service, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!


• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize you career


• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• Pet Insurance


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.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

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field required


• Experience: Experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred


• Licensure/Certifications: LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW preferred

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