THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

UHS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Cedar Hills Hospital, part of UHS, seeks an Inpatient Therapist to support adults in a behavioral health setting. Provide group and individual therapy, contribute to discharge planning, and engage with the treatment team to coordinate care.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work or related field, state licensure or in process, and CPR certification; weekend rotation possible.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• State certification in social work or clinical mental health field required or pursuing licensure.
• AHA CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions and meet with patients individually.
• Assist with discharge planning and participate in treatment team meetings.

Skills

Group therapy experience

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Verbal de-escalation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

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)