SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW) or THERAPIST

Universal Health Services; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a licensed Therapist for inpatient psychiatric care in the Eagle Pass region. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, comprehensive assessment of functional needs, and collaboration with the treatment team to optimize outcomes.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree or higher in a related field with practicum experience and have at least three years in a similar setting. The position may involve various therapeutic roles depending on program needs.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in a related field with practicum
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Minimum three years' experience in a similar position or industry
• Knowledge of hospital policies, safety and infection control
• Master's degree preferred in Nursing, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work
• Licenses/certifications such as LPC/LMHC/LCSW/LCPC/LPCC may be required

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care and assess patients' functional needs and outcomes
• Consult with treatment team and participate as a multidisciplinary team member
• Review and adjust care plans to help patients express emotions safely
• Contribute to unit community relations and collaborate with team
• Function in various therapeutic roles depending on program needs and training

Skills

Three years’ experience

Education

Master's degree in psychology / social work / counseling / nursing or related field

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Job description

Responsibilities

The Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment of patients' functional needs and outcomes; consulting with and participating as part Of the patients' treatment team. The Therapist effectively participates as a memberOf the multidisciplinaryteam and the unit community relations team. The Therapist reviews patients' functional needs and will adjust care plans to assist patients in expressing their emotions and experiences in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Depending on Program needs and the Therapists education and training, the Therapist may function in a variety Of therapeutic roles.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Education. Certification/Licensure. and/or Experience

A Masters Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field
which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
Minimum three years' experience in a similar position and/or industry
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in
educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on
professional literature
Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management
protocols.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and departrnental policies and procedures,
objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection
control standards
Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and
organizational structure

Master's degree perferred: Nursing, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work.

Social Work, Marriage and Family, Mental Health Counseling (i.e. LPC, LMHC, LCSW, LCPC, LPCC)

Acute inpatient psychiatric setting as a treatment team member and/or utilization mgmt experience.