Licensed Eligible Therapist (MA/MSW)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Portsmouth (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings to continue nursing/ET

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center in Portsmouth, VA seeks a Licensed Therapist to provide behavioral health assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, counseling, and crisis intervention for youth aged 7–17 in a secure residential setting.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support clients with mental health, substance use, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial challenges, using independent clinical judgment and ethical standards.

Qualifications

MA or MSW required or equivalent licensure
1–3 years of experience with children/adolescents in behavioral health
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a mental health professional

Responsibilities

Provide psychotherapy services (individual, family, group) and complete documentation (ISPs, discharge summaries, biopsychosocial assessments, safety plans).
Attend clinical meetings and treatment planning sessions as scheduled.
Maintain contact with parent/guardians.
Provide training to support staff as needed.
Participate in implementation of clinical programs.

Education

MA in Counseling or Psychology; MSW

Job description

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7 - 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Position Summary

The Licensed Therapist provides professional behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling, and crisis intervention services to individuals, families, and groups. The therapist works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support clients experiencing mental health, substance use, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial challenges. The position requires independent clinical judgment, adherence to professional ethical standards, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Essential Functions

Provide psychotherapy services for residents to include individual, family, and group therapy. Complete all documentation to include, but not limited to, ISPs, discharge acceptance, discharge summaries, biopsychosocial assessments, safety plans, etc.
Attend all scheduled meetings to include, but not limited to, clinical flash, clinical meeting, treatment team, FAPT (as needed), court (as needed), unit reviews, PCMs, etc.
Maintain contact with parent/guardians.
Provide training to support staff as needed.
Participation in the implementation of clinical programs.

Harbor Point offers comprehensive benefits such as:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Pet Insurance
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.

Qualifications

Education

MA (Master of Arts) in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field, or MSW (Master of Social Work)

Experience

At least 1 to 3 years of professional experience providing services to children and adolescents in a psychiatric, behavioral health, or rehabilitation setting.

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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