Licensed Outpatient Therapist - PHP/IOP

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

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks an Outpatient Therapist to support Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs. The role covers administrative duties, assessments, discharge planning, and direct therapy with emphasis on family and group modalities.

Licensure in CA (LCSW/LMFT/AMFT/ACSW) is required, CPI training, and CPR certification are desired. The position requires a master's degree in social work or related field and at least two years in a psychiatric facility, with outpatient

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) 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.
• Outpatient experience highly preferred.
• Licensed in CA as a LCSW, LMFT, or ACSW or AMFT.
• CPR certification and CPI training (or completion during new hire orientation).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the process for determining and maintaining accurate legal processes for patients.
• Ensure Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management policies are consistently implemented on the unit.
• Process unusual occurrence reports, conduct investigations and corrective plans when needed.
• Coordinate performance improvement activities and be responsible for the program quality management.
• Monitor medical records for appropriate documentation of care and effectiveness of the treatment plan.
• Provide psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for PHP/IOP.
• Provide social work consultations to physicians, nurses, other hospital staff, and coordinate with community agencies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Family therapy

Communication with staff

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health field

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks an Outpatient Therapist to support Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs. The role covers administrative duties, assessments, discharge planning, and direct therapy with emphasis on family and group modalities.

Licensure in CA (LCSW/LMFT/AMFT/ACSW) is required, CPI training, and CPR certification are desired. The position requires a master's degree in social work or related field and at least two years in a psychiatric facility, with outpatient