INPATIENT THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks an Inpatient Therapist for its Millwood Hospital PICU unit in Arlington, TX. The role focuses on psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and family counseling in an inpatient setting, serving children, adolescents, and adults.

Licensure (LPC/LMFT/LCSW) and CPR/CPI training are required. The therapist will work with a multidisciplinary team, document thoroughly per HIPAA, and participate in ongoing quality improvement and potential research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or a related mental health field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
• State licensure: LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.
• CPR and CPI training completed prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9/10 to guide treatment planning.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in an inpatient setting.
• Manage crisis situations with effective de-escalation to ensure patient safety.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and document in HIPAA-compliant records.
• Engage in data collection or research activities to support quality improvement.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Family counseling

Inpatient mental health care

Assessment & case management

HIPAA compliance

ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)

CPT coding

Behavioral health modalities

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or clinical related mental health field

Tools

ICD coding knowledge

CPT coding knowledge

CPR and CPI training

Job description

Responsibilities

Millwood Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood's caring, and multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults since 1971. Millwood Hospital is located in Arlington, TX in the heart of the city. It is 5 minutes away from AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. The hospital is less than 35 minutes from DFW International Airport. Millwood Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a solid reputation in the community and is part of one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

For more information, please visit us at https://millwoodhospital.com/

Position Summary: Inpatient Therapist (PICU)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Inpatient Therapist to join our onsite clinical team. The ideal candidate will possess a license, a strong background in mental health counseling, with expertise in providing comprehensive therapeutic services within an inpatient setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through evidence-based practices, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and family counseling.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions employing modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, and behavioral therapy.
• Manage crisis situations effectively through crisis management techniques and de-escalation strategies to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, case management, and discharge planning while maintaining accurate medical documentation compliant with HIPAA regulations.
• Engage in clinical research activities when applicable, contributing to data collection efforts that support ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention within inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Strong background in adults and adolescents, and family counseling, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Expertise in behavioral health modalities such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), addiction counseling, grief counseling, psychopharmacology, and gender issues counseling.
• Familiarity with hospital experience, medical documentation standards, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and HIPAA compliance.
• Excellent skills in patient assessment, case management, social work principles, and clinical counseling techniques.
• Ability to handle complex cases involving PTSD care, chronic pain counseling, geriatrics, and special education needs.
• Strong communication skills for intake procedures and collaboration with medical professionals; experience with research or data collection is a plus.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)

Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: MONDAY -FRIDAY (8 AM - 5 PM)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.

Experience: Prefer a minimum of one-three (1-3) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

License: Must possess a state licensure: LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.

Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI training must be completed prior to beginning work. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT MILLWOOD AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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