PHP THERAPIST- PRN Weekend Only (8:30am-5pm)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health service provider in Atlanta is seeking a qualified therapist who can conduct therapeutic services and develop treatment plans for patients. Responsibilities include conducting group sessions, documenting patient progress, and serving as a liaison between patients and their families. The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree and strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with the treatment team. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills to document assessments.
• Knowledge of individual and group therapy dynamics.
• Ability to evaluate and develop effective treatment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic services for patients and develop treatment plans.
• Serve as the primary contact for patients and families.
• Conduct psychotherapy group sessions and psychosocial assessments.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of therapy dynamics

Ability to assess treatment dynamics

Understanding of adolescent needs

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

• Therapists are responsible for conducting 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 serve as liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family.
• Conduct general psychotherapy group sessions for patients daily, demonstrating a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of the patient, determining appropriate group interventions, and conducting the group in accordance with these needs.
• Establish rapport, systematically gather data, and determine the patient’s readiness for treatment and change.
• Complete psychosocial assessments as assigned.
• React therapeutically in crisis situations.
• Keep the family, parent, or guardian informed of treatment goals, plans, and patients’ progress.
• Coordinate with the treatment team, family, and patients and implement discharge planning.
• Maintain a full caseload assigned based on census.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Employees assigned to adolescents must have the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of adolescent needs, knowledge of growth and developmental stages, and must possess an understanding of the range of treatment needed by this age group.
• Master's Degree required.

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