Outpatient Therapist (MSW/LCSW) - PHP/IOP Specialist

Universal Health Services; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks an Outpatient Therapist to support PHP/IOP operations, including assessments, therapy, discharge planning, and case management. The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, CA licensure, and at least two years in a psychiatric care setting.

CPR and CPI training are required or provided during orientation. The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care teams, ensuring timely, quality care and adherence to regulatory

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
• Licensure in CA as LCSW, LMFT, ACSW or AMFT is required.
• CPR certification and CPI training are required or can be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of PHP/IOP programs including administrative functions.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide group/individual therapy.
• Discharge planning and case management responsibilities.
• Maintain communication between staff, physicians, patients, families and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA and state/federal requirements.
• Provide social work consultations to physicians and hospital staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Case management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks an Outpatient Therapist to support PHP/IOP operations, including assessments, therapy, discharge planning, and case management. The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, CA licensure, and at least two years in a psychiatric care setting.

CPR and CPI training are required or provided during orientation. The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care teams, ensuring timely, quality care and adherence to regulatory