OUTPATIENT - PROGRAM THERAPIST (LICENSED) LSW/LCSW/LAC/LPC/LCADC - FULL TIME

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is hiring an Outpatient Program Therapist in Summit, NJ. This Full-Time position involves conducting therapeutic groups, individual counseling, and collaborating with healthcare teams to meet patient needs. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field, along with a state license in the discipline and at least two years' experience in psychiatric settings. Benefits include competitive compensation, health plans, 401(k) matching, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years in a psychiatric health care facility.
• State license in the discipline (LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LCADC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational, therapeutic, and support groups.
• Provide individual, couples, and family counseling.
• Conduct utilization review activities as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Family and group therapies

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital is a 126‑bed private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center located in a picturesque suburban setting. It has been providing quality health care to adult, child, and adolescent residents in northeastern USA since 1902.

The Outpatient Program Therapist performs social services functions supporting patients in meeting bio‑psychosocial needs and achieving optimal emotional health through therapeutic treatment. Program therapists provide basic consultation, teaching, specialized social work services, crisis intervention, short‑term family therapy, and referrals as needed.

*This is a Full‑Time position.

• Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, health‑care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress.
• Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients.
• Provide liaison and referral services to community agencies and appears in court when requested or subpoenaed.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics and facility standards.
• Identify opportunities for the program and participate in performance improvement projects and activities.
• Assist in the orientation of new colleagues and supervising student interns.
• Conduct utilization review activities as required.
• Conduct individual, couples, and family counseling when indicated.
• Develop and facilitate groups for patients and/or significant others as appropriate.
• Ensure the treatment plan has specific measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient’s needs.
• Provide opportunities for patients and families to ask questions, discuss, and explore feelings about prescribed therapies, interventions, or diagnosis.
• Maintain knowledge of the Child Program rules, protocols, and handbooks guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of children’s stages of development and seek guidance from the nurse in charge regarding behavior norms.
• Assess patients for behaviors consistent with developmental stages and note any deviations.
• Relate to child patients in an age‑appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by this position.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinically related mental health field.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

License: State license in the discipline (LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LCADC).

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.