THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Birmingham, Alabama, is looking for a Therapist to conduct therapeutic services, including counseling for individuals and families. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in a related field and at least one year of clinical experience. The role requires the ability to create treatment plans and collaborate with a treatment team. This position offers a rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• One year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual, and group therapy.
• Training in specialized issues, such as substance abuse, trauma, and art therapy.
• Current State license preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
• Knowledge of human development over the life span.
• Successful drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic services for residents.
• Provide counseling sessions for families, individuals, and groups.
• Develop psychosocial histories and treatment objectives.
• Act as advocate for residents and families during their stay.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the treatment team.

Skills

Therapeutic services

Counseling

Family therapy

Group therapy

Knowledge of human development

Education

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years. Our treatment services range from intensive residential treatment for males ages 9-18 to therapeutic foster care for males and females of all ages. Our RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in the State of Alabama. Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at-risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community.

Much more available online at: www.alabamaclinicalschools.com

Therapist

The Therapist is responsible for conducting therapeutic services for residents. They provide counseling sessions for families, individuals and groups. Therapists are responsible for interviewing and developing the psychosocial history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives and treatment summaries. Therapists act as the residents’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. The Therapist is also the liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team, patient and family.

What do we value at Alabama Clinical Schools & UHS?

Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at-risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community.

Benefits for 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

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

If you would like to learn more before applying, please contact Stephanie Cunningham, HR Coordinator at 205-836-1012 or at [e-mail].

Who we are

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

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Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling or other related human services field.

One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with adolescents and/or adults. For specialized issues or treatment modalities, training must be specific to these; abuse reactive, sexual offending, substance abuse, sexual trauma, vocational, play therapy, art therapy and relaxation therapy.

Must have knowledge of human development over the life span.

Current license from the State of Alabama preferred, such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT but not required.

Must have a successful drug screen and background check(includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).