PHP THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Atlanta, GA seeks licensed mental health therapist to provide virtual and in-person services within our facility. Responsibilities include interviewing, developing psychological histories, assessing needs, drafting treatment objectives and plans, and updating them as patients progress.

Family sessions occur prior to discharge, and you will advocate for patients with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work, counseling or other related fields.
• One year direct clinical experience with family, individual and group therapy for adults, children and/or adolescents.
• Training in sexual offending, substance abuse, sexual trauma, and relaxation therapy.
• Knowledge of human development over the life span.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to document assessments and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual therapeutic services for patients and interview and develop psychological history.
• Assess therapeutic needs and develop objectives and treatment plans with updates as needed.
• Conduct family sessions prior to discharge.
• Act as primary contact and advocate for patients and families with the treatment team.
• Coordinate discharge planning with outside agencies and the treatment team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural awareness

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Therapists are responsible for conducting virtual therapeutic services for patients, interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives, and treatment plan updates for patients. Therapists conduct family sessions prior to discharge. Therapists act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family. This is not a remote position.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located

Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling or other related fields.

One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with adults, children and/or adolescents. For specialized issues or treatment modalities, training must be specific to include but not be limited to: sexual offending, substance abuse, sexual trauma, and relaxation therapy. Must have knowledge of human development over the life span.

Good verbal and written communication skills in order to document assessments, treatment planning and interventions into a meaningful document. Must be able to communicate with members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, managed care representatives, children, adolescents, adults and patient families in a clear and concise manner.

Knowledge of individual, group and family therapy dynamics and techniques as related to cultural, social, economic, communication and role expectations within family systems.

Knowledge of clinical skills to assess treatment dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the overall treatment plan.

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