Program Therapist - PRN

ignoredontpost; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychiatric hospital in Denton, TX, is seeking a qualified social worker to provide essential support to patients and their families. The role involves crisis intervention, family therapy, and effective communication with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Social Work, relevant certifications, and experience in psychiatric settings. Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate care and making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health field required.
• Minimum of three years in psychiatric healthcare setting preferred.
• Must hold state certification in social work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding patient status.
• Participate in patient care conferences and treatment planning meetings.
• Comply with standards for medical/legal reporting situations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Family therapy

Group therapy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

Mayhill Hospital, located in Denton, TX just north of Dallas and Fort Worth, is a 59-bed private psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care for adults and seniors. We are one of the few facilities in the area capable of providing care to individuals with both coexisting psychiatric and medical conditions. Our facility is uniquely trained to care for seniors who have exhausted psychiatric treatment options. Our goal is to provide compassionate care to individuals living with mental illness so they can live their lives to the fullest.

Website: http://www.mayhillhospital.com/careers

Position Summary

This role involves performing social services functions, including assisting patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs, enabling access to therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health, providing basic consultation, teaching, specialized clinical social work services for patients and families, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and offering information and referrals as needed.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community providers regarding patient status and progress.
2. Comply with standards for medical/legal reporting situations (e.g., child abuse, dependent adult abuse, psychiatric commitment).
3. Participate in and contribute effectively to patient care conferences, treatment planning meetings, and treatment planning sounds.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With a steady growth since its inception and revenues of $14.3 billion in 2023, UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and is listed in Forbes' ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 96,700 staff and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare services across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the UK. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or a related mental health field from an accredited institution is required.

Experience: Preferably, a minimum of three (3) years in a psychiatric healthcare setting, with experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and strong clinical assessment skills.

License: Must hold a state certification in social work or a related mental health field. LPC-Intern, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW licenses are required.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification, training in Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation prior to orientation, and the ability to pass a competency exam. Flexibility to work varied hours and overtime may be necessary.

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We value diversity and inclusion as key to our success.

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