Unit Therapist (FT)

Universal Health Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Unit Therapist for Central Florida Behavioral Hospital in Orlando, FL. The position involves providing therapeutic services to patients, including individual and group counseling. You will develop treatment plans and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

Qualified candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, along with experience in clinical settings and knowledge of human development across the lifespan. Competitive compensation and benefits, including generous paid time off, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of direct clinical experience with psychiatric patients.
• Understanding of specialized treatment modalities.
• Current Florida license in relevant fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic services and counseling sessions.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Liaison with outside agencies for discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical experience in family therapy

Individual and group counseling

Knowledge of human development

Background investigation compliance

Education

Master’s Degree in social work or mental health counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care.

Website: www.centralfloridabehavioral.com

Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: M-F 8 AM - 5 PM

Position Summary

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

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Biopsychosocial assessments
• Establishing a treatment plan
• Collateral contacts with family/support network
• Patient and family education on diagnosis and resources
• Support and Advocacy of patient and family
• Coordination/liaison with community based resources on behalf of patients
• Discharge planning
• Active member of the multi-disciplinary inpatient treatment team

Benefit Highlights

• 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!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation. Please visit the following link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling or related field required.
• One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with patient with psychiatric diagnoses. 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 Florida, such as LCSW, LMFT, LMFTI, LMHC OR LMHCI preferred.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.