Out Patient Adolescent Therapist (MA/MSW)

The Psychiatric Institute; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute in Washington, DC seeks an Outpatient Adolescent Therapist to provide individual, family and group psychotherapy for adolescents in a dynamic behavioral health program. The role requires DC licensure and at least five years of experience in outpatient or partial hospital settings, with a track record in adolescent care.

The therapist will collaborate with referring clinicians, participate in training, and contribute to program development while maintaining a focus on

Qualifications

• Licensure in Social Work or Psychology required.
• DC Licensure in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline required.
• Minimum five years of direct clinical services experience in behavioral health, with adolescents preferred.
• Experience in individual, group and systems psychotherapy and clinical case management.
• Demonstrated experience with adolescent populations.
• Experience in outpatient and partial hospital work.
• Knowledge of hospital systems and third-party payers is a plus.
• Pre-employment verifications, background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy for selected outpatient adolescent patients and serves as liaison/consultant with referring clinicians.
• Participates in training and research activities and contributes to program development.

Skills

Licensure in SW/Psychology

DC Licensure

Adolescent experience

Outpatient/Partial hospital

Liaison with clinicians

Job description

Responsibilities

OUTPATIENT ADOLESCENT THERAPIST

MA/MSW / M-F 11:30am-8:00pm

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides individual, family and group psychotherapy for selected outpatient and serves as a liaison/consultant with referring clinicians for adolescent patients. Committed to continued professional development and the acquisition of further knowledge/training as needed. Participates in training and research activities conducted by the program and is active in various facets of program development.

Benefit Highlights:

Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are dedicated to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment to all our employees.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• UHS employee discounted stock option plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Who we are:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline (LICSW, Psychologist, LPC, LGPC, LGSW) required
• DC Licensure in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline (LICSW, Psychologist, LPC);
• Minimum five (5) years experience in delivery of direct clinical services in a behavioral health setting, some portion of which must have included treatment of posttraumatic conditions;
• Experience in individual, group and systems psychotherapy, and clinical case management;
• Demonstrated relevant experience with adolescent populations required
• Experience in outpatient and partial hospital work
• Knowledge of hospital systems, including intake/admission procedures, experience working with third party payers preferred, but not required. Experience in outpatient, inpatient and partial hospital work preferred
• Candidates must meet the company’s hiring criteria to include a pre-employment verifications, background investigation and drug test.