Therapist (Licensed) - PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a Licensed Therapist for its acute care psychiatric hospital in Temple, Texas. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience in mental health services. Preferred qualifications include current state licensure as a LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW. The position supports a commitment to high standards of patient care and ongoing quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of one year of experience in direct mental health service provision.
• Experience in case management, family and group therapies, and crisis intervention required.
• Possess current and active state licensure as a LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and family assessments and develop therapeutic treatment plans.
• Utilize sound judgment during assessments and document changes in patient behavior.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Family and group therapies

Case management

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related mental health field

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.

Position Summary

The Licensed Therapist conducts individual and family assessments, develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans as part of an interdisciplinary team, consults with psychiatrists, medical doctors, or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as necessary, develops and facilitates prescribed clinical services, documents interventions along with patient responses and progress, and provides referrals to outside resources. Supports the clinical department’s ongoing initiatives, including monitoring, quality improvement projects, patient outcome processes and positive onboarding of department personnel. Maintains service delivery to state licensing and JCAHO accreditation standards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow the therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team for each patient
• Utilize sound judgment during assessment and observe and document any changes in a patient’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the charge nurse

Qualifications

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

Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in direct mental health service provision (acute inpatient psychiatric health care preferred), with direct experience in case management, family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills. Combination of education, licensure and experience and/or student internship hours may be considered.

Preferred: Possess current and active state licensure as a LPC-A, LPC, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW.

Additional Requirements: Timely renewal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for healthcare professional’s certification, annual professional skills verification, and HWC (Handle with Care) behavioral management certification.

EEO Statement

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