PRN THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care service provider is seeking a Program Therapist based in Columbus, Indiana. The role involves assisting residents with their psychosocial needs through therapies, coordinating treatment services, and working with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, and two years of experience in a psychiatric facility is preferred. Critical skills include clinical assessment and therapy facilitation. CPR certification and HWC training are also mandatory after hiring.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required.
• Two years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• CPR certification and HWC training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in meeting their psychosocial needs through therapies.
• Coordinate treatment services with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Facilitate after care placement and treatment services.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Group therapy

Family therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or psychology

Job description

Responsibilities

The Program Therapist assists residents in meeting their psychosocial needs through various treatment modalities such as group therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, case management, education, etc. The program therapist coordinates treatment services and works with the multidisciplinary treatment team to drive the direction of the individual resident’s treatment goals and interventions. The program therapist is the liaison between outside referral sources/guardians and facilitates after care placement and treatment services.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required.

Experience: Two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, preferred, with direct experience in family and group therapies and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and HWC training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in a seclusion/restraint procedure.