THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Cedar Hills Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Hills Hospital is a behavioral health hospital in Portland, Oregon, seeking an Inpatient Therapist to support group therapy and individual patient meetings, while aiding discharge planning and collaborating in treatment team meetings. The role requires licensure eligibility and CPR certification, with potential weekend rotation.

Our team provides comprehensive care for adults 18+ in a stigma-free environment, with robust benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related mental health field required; new graduates encouraged.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility with family and group therapies and crisis intervention is a plus.
• State certification in social work or clinical mental health field; licensure or progress toward licensure (LPC-Associate/LPC/LMSW/LCSW).
• CPR certification required; Handle With Care and Verbal De-Escalation training provided on hire.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Therapist - facilitate group therapy, meet individually with patients, assist with discharge planning and participate in treatment team meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy facilitation

Verbal de-escalation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health field

LPC-Associate / LPC / LMSW / LCSW licensure or pursuing licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Inpatient Therapist - facilitate group therapy, meet individually with patients, assist with discharge planning and participate in treatment team meetings.

Cedar Hills Hospital is a behavioral health hospital and Outpatient Services program dedicated to healing patients’ minds and bodies. Our team of board-certified psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, and nursing provide individualized continuum of care treatment in a stigma-free environment for adults 18 and over.In addition to our robust benefit offerings, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance are available.

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.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required. New Master's graduates encouraged to apply
• 1-3 years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills, with strong clinical assessment skills is a plus
• Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field. LPC-Associate, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW license required or working to obtain licensure.
• Current AHA CPR certification
• Handle With Care and Verbal De-Escalation training provided upon hire and competency is required
• May be required to rotate weekends (approximately every 4-6 weeks)