Licensed Therapist - PRN

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Temple (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, Texas seeks an Inpatient Social Worker/Therapist to deliver psychosocial assessments, individual/group/family therapy, and discharge planning within an inpatient setting. The role requires licensure in Texas and completion of required internships, with flexibility for day/evening/weekend hours as needed.

Responsibilities include treatment planning, therapy documentation, milieu leadership, and strong collaboration with

Qualifications

Master's Degree in social work or related field required.
Current Texas LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT licensure.
Strong clinical assessment skills essential.
Completion of required internship.
Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training and CPR must be obtained during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

Develop an effective treatment plan by reviewing patient information.
Document individual, family and group therapy notes promptly per standards.
Provide milieu management and unit team leadership.
Interact with patients, families, and staff to promote teamwork.
Ensure safe, effective discharge addressing medical, social and logistical needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Family therapy

Group therapy

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work/related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

The Inpatient Social Worker/Therapist provides social work services in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the facility. The Social Worker/Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, discharge planning / case management, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the facility. This individual must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults in an inpatient setting, residential or Outpatient setting. Hours are based on departmental and facility needs and may include day, evening, and weekend hours, as directed by the DCS or CEO/Managing Director.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Obtains, understands, and interprets patient information to develop an effective treatment plan.
Documents individual, family and group therapy notes in a timely manner and according to hospital/regulatory standards.
Provides milieu management and unit team leadership.
Interacts with patients, families, and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork.
Ensures a safe, effective discharge for patients, ensuring all medical, social, and logistical needs are met.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline required;

Experience

Completion of required internship. Preferred: One (1) year experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, discharge planning and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Licensure

Current Texas State LMSW, LCSW, LPC or LMFT licensure.

Additional Requirements:

Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.

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.

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