PHP Therapist Licensed

Lighthouse Care Center of Georgia, LLC

Augusta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Competitive Pay
PTO & Leave
Medical/Dental/Vision
401K with match
Referral Bonus
Tuition Savings
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Pet Insurance

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is seeking a dedicated Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist to join our growing team in Augusta, GA. The 84-bed facility provides evidence-based psychiatric care to adolescents and adults in a therapeutic setting.

The PHP Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments, coordinate patient-centered treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care aligned with our mission and regulatory

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in counseling, social work or related field.
  • Licensure (LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, etc) required.
  • 1 to 3 years’ experience in mental health required.

Responsibilities

  • Comprehensive assessment of patients in outpatient setting.
  • Oversee individualized treatment plan, which may include nursing care, medication management, group therapy, educational support, family therapy and individual therapy.
  • Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate.
  • Coordinate discharge planning through the medical staff.
  • Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the community relations program of the organization.
  • Participates in continuous performance improvement activities.
  • Communicates with outpatient referral sources, families/guardians, and outpatient aftercare providers.

Skills

1-3 years mental health experience

Education

Master's Degree in counseling or related field
LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW licensure

Job description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist to add to our growing team.

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 20 years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes seasoned medical staff.

Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Therapist is a key member of the Lighthouse Clinical Services Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The PHP Therapist is responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function in the outpatient setting.

Job Responsibilities
  • Comprehensive assessment of patients in outpatient setting
  • Oversee individualized treatment plan, which may include nursing care, medication management, group therapy, educational support, family therapy and individual therapy
  • Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate
  • Coordinate discharge planning through the medical staff
  • Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the community relations program of the organization
  • Participates in continuous performance improvement activities
  • Communicates with outpatient referral sources, families/guardians, and outpatient aftercare providers
Benefits Include
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Bank
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Referral Bonus Structure
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition savings to continue your education
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Pet Insurance
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.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.

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Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Master's Degree in counseling, social work or related field
  • Licensure, (LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, etc), required
  • 1 to 3 years’ experience in mental health required
EO 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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