PHP THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services; Westwood (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition savings for education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a PHP Therapist at Lighthouse Care Center in Augusta, GA. This role focuses on integrating and coordinating comprehensive patient care strategies.

As a key member of the Lighthouse Clinical Services Team, you will oversee treatment plans and participate in the multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and licensure in mental health.

Benefits include competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and tuition savings for further education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patients in outpatient setting.
• Oversee individualized treatment plan.
• Coordinate discharge planning through medical staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Therapy (Group & Individual)

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in counseling or social work

Licensure (LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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