Licensed Therapist / Behavioral Health / LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT / BH Group Therapy / PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Amarillo (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program if offered.

Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

Challenging and rewarding work环境

Competitive Compensation & Generous PA

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and stock

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities withU

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo seeks a Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist who can lead, communicate effectively, and assess patient needs with minimal supervision. You will collaborate with the treatment team to plan discharge and coordinate interventions to ensure quality, cost-effective care.

This role interfaces with Utilization Review to meet funding and legal process requirements for involuntary status, conducts individual and family therapies, completes psychosocial

Qualifications

Licensed Therapist credentials: LPC, LPC-Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT; currently licensed in Texas with a Master’s Degree in Mental or Behavioral Health.
Excels in interpersonal and communication skills; strong problem-solving abilities.
Current BLS certification from American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days, maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate department services; collaborate with the healthcare team to meet patient needs.
Orchestrate patient hospital processes for seamless, efficient care; allocate resources to meet needs.
Comply with education requirements and safety standards to minimize risk to staff and patients.

Skills

LPC / LPC-Associate / LCSW / LMSW / LM

Interpersonal skills

BLS Certification

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental or Behavioral Health

Licensed in Texas (LPC/LCSW/LMSW/LMFT)

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Job Title: Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY: A Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist with strong leadership abilities, communication, and problem solving skills who, with minimum supervision, collaborates with all members of the treatment team in assessment of patient needs related to discharge planning and coordinates interventions with other members of the treatment team to meet those needs in a quality cost effective manner. Collaborates with Utilization Review to ensure requirements for funding sources are met as well as to ensure that legal process requirements are met for patients on involuntary status. Facilitates individual and family therapies as ordered daily group therapy for assigned unit(s) and completion of comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Completes psychosocial assessments in coordination with assigned unit therapists to identify and seek to address patient needs. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Assesses or coordinates the assessment of patient healthcare and education needs and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs. Orchestrates patient hospital process for provision of seamless, efficient care. Demonstrates the ability to effectively allocate human and material resources to meet patient care needs. Complies with annual education requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self and co-workers.

Benefit Highlights

Retention Bonus Program if offered.
Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
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
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: 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, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

Any of the following Licensed Therapist Credentials: LPC, LPC-Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, currently licensed in the state of Texas with a Master’s Degree (in Mental or Behavioral Health)
Excels in interpersonal and communication skills
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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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