THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dynamic Therapist to join our group therapy program at Valley Behavioral Health. The Licensed Program Therapist will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and lead psychotherapy groups while coordinating with the treatment team.

This role requires a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field and an Arizona license (LAC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related mental health field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health with family, group, and individual therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment skills preferred.
• Arizona license in counseling, social work, or clinical mental health field (LAC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW) required; other licensure evaluated as needed.
• CPR certification and HWC (aggressive behavior management) training within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Lead psychotherapy groups and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate care with families, outpatient providers, and inpatient teams; ensure daily documentation.
• Manage an assigned caseload and communicate with the treatment team; support discharge planning.

Skills

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Biopsychosocial assessments

Communication with treatment team

Documentation

Caseload management

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or clinical related mental health field

Job description

Responsibilities

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a dynamicTherapist to work in a Group therapy setting. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with the following groups:

TheLicensed Program Therapist completes biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, andleadspsychotherapy groups. TheProgram Therapistis responsible forhaving a thorough understanding of the patient’s baseline behaviors, currentpresentationand future goalsin treatment through communication with the treatment team. TheProgram Therapistadvocates for the patient’s access to services during treatment,coordination of care with family, community, outpatient providers, and inpatient team meetings with individual physician contact. TheProgram Therapist will carry an assigned caseload. The Program TherapistworkscloselywithURdepartmentthroughout the patient’s stay. As needed, the Program Therapistassists in coordination of care tolower leveltreatment interventionsand assists the treatment team in understanding thebarriers todischarge planning., will meet with patients dailyand document the meetings, be responsible for completingbiopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans,referrals, family engagement, staffing’s, and coordinating with outpatient providers.Program Therapistsare responsible forworking with Director and Assistant Director of Clinical Services to coordinate daily assignments.

Location: 3550 East Pinchot Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday

Website: https://valleyhospital-phoenix.com/

Additional Information:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• May be required to work overtime and flexible hours

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Counseling, Social Work, or a clinical related mental health field.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in behavioral health, with direct experience in family, group, and individual therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; strong clinical assessment skills preferred.

License: Program Therapist must possess an Arizona State license in counseling, social work, or clinical related mental health field (LAC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW). Other licensure to be evaluated as needed.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and management of aggressive behavior (HWC) training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. May be required to work flexible hours.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

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 $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 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 all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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