Intake Therapist - Salem

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401k with 3% employer match

Above-market Paid Time Off

Employee stock options

Tuition reimbursement up to $52,500

Free counseling services

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Intake Therapist to join Branches Salem in Portland, Oregon. This role includes performing initial screenings and assessments to evaluate patients for outpatient programs, alongside completing crucial treatment plans.

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in a relevant field and have strong clinical assessment skills. The position offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance up to $52,500.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment skills required for the role.
• Must have experience in family and group therapies.
• Understanding of crisis intervention techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial screenings to evaluate potential patients.
• Complete treatment plans for all patients in the outpatient program.
• Evaluate patients for risk factors and substance use issues.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Family and group therapies

Crisis intervention skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related

Job description

Branches Salem welcomes the opportunity for an Intake Therapist to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Intake Therapist performs initial screenings or assessments to evaluate potential patients for appropriateness for the PHP or IOP level of care. They complete treatment plans for all patients admitting into the outpatient program. Patients must be evaluated for risk factors, substance use issues, etc.

Branches Salem is the newest outpatient treatment center through Cedar Hills Hospital.Cedar Hills Hospital is a 98‑bed behavioral health hospital and outpatient services program that serves adults facing an acute behavioral health crisis related to issues of mental health, substance abuse and substance use disorder, as well as co‑occurring disorders related to these circumstances. Our programs aim to provide lasting mental health rehabilitation through programs that re-establish a high quality of life.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related degree

Experience: Preferred: one (1) of three (3) years of 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. New Master's graduates encouraged to apply!

Licensure: Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field. LPC-Associate, LPC, LMSW, Temporary CSWA license or LCSW license required or working to obtain licensure, preferred but not required.

What We Offer

Competitive pay & benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision (multiple plan types available to suit coverage/cost preferences)
• 401k with 3% employer match
• Above-market Paid Time Off
• Shift differentials and on-call pay incentives
• Employee stock options
• Career development, leadership training, and promotion opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance up to $52,500
• Free counseling services through our EAP for employees and family members

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.