PHP THERAPIST - DFW MIDTOWN

Universal Health Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks an Outpatient Program Therapist at the Midtown Center Ft. Worth. The role provides behavioral health care to adults and adolescents under supervision, located at 900 Jerome Street, Ft. Worth, TX. This is a full-time, on-site position.

The Program Therapist conducts biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, behavioral management, and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, licensed therapists and teachers.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; strong clinical assessment skills.
• Must possess a state license as an LMSW, LCSW, LPC Intern, LPC, LMFT-A or LMFT; pursuing LCSW licensure encouraged.
• CPR Certification and CPI training completed prior to providing direct patient care; flexible hours/overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting biopsychosocial needs with ongoing assessment, treatment planning, and behavioral management.
• Provide family therapy and discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Group therapy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or clinical mental health field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Midtown Center Ft. Worth is an active member of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role-modeling to patients. This is a generic position (working with either adults or adolescents). Other duties include organizing patient activities, filing, charting, calculating point sheets and levels, driving vans, and completing schedules. All program therapist work under the direction of the Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director. This is not a remote position.

The Midtown Center Ft. Worth is an outpatient clinic serving Adults Only (18+ years). We are a specialized day treatment center meeting the emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents. We offer Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs in a safe and supportive environment for youth whose emotional and behavioral problems are interfering with their ability to function effectively at home, at school, and in the community. Our team of dedicated psychiatrists, nurses, licensed therapists and teachers are experienced in working with children, adolescents and families. An affiliate of Millwood Hospital, the Excel Center of Ft. Worth offers a less restrictive treatment environment than an inpatient facility. This is not a remote position.

For more information, please visit our website: https://millwoodhospital.com/

Position Summary

The Program Therapist performs behavioral health care clinical functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs with ongoing assessment, treatment planning, and behavioral management, enhancement of coping skills, family therapy and discharge planning.

Position Title

Outpatient Program Therapist - Midtown Center Ft. Worth

Position Status

Full Time

Work Location

900 Jerome Street, Ft. Worth, TX 76104

Additional Requirements

Must be available to attend the Full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: MONDAY -FRIDAY (8 AM - 5 PM)

Qualifications

• 1. Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.


• 2. Experience: Program Therapist requires a minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.


• 3. License: Must possess a state license as an LMSW, LCSW, LPC Intern, LPC, LMFT-A or LMFT. Staff are encouraged to pursue LCSW licensure.


• 4. Additional Requirements: CPR Certification and CPI training in accordance with New Hire policy must be completed prior to providing direct patient care services. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT MILLWOOD AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.