THERAPIST (LICENSED)

Universal Health Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive compensation

401(K) with match

SoFi student loan program

Tuition savings

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Inpatient Social Worker/Therapist in Temple, TX. The role covers psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and discharge planning within an inpatient and outpatient setting.

The position requires a Master's in Social Work, TX licensure eligibility, internship completion, and experience in psychiatric care. BLS and Handle with Care training are required during orientation.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or clinical related field required.
• Internship completed; one year psychiatric experience preferred.
• Texas licensure as LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and multiple therapy modalities.
• Participate in treatment planning and case management.
• Discharge planning and crisis intervention as needed.
• Liaise with referral sources and hospital departments.
• Flexibly reassigned to units for varied populations

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Assessment skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Handle with Care Training

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

The Inpatient Social Worker/Therapist provides social work services in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the facility. The Social Worker/Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, discharge planning / case management, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the facility. This individual must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults in an inpatient setting, residential or Outpatient setting.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Obtains, understands, and interprets patient information to develop an effective treatment plan.
• Documents individual, family and group therapy notes in a timely manner and according to hospital/regulatory standards.
• Interacts with patients, families, and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered. (Nursing and Therapist)
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. (Nursing and Therapist)
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Completion of required internship. Preferred: One (1) year experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, discharge planning and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Licensure: Current Texas State licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LPC or LMFT.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and BLS certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.

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.