UNIT THERAPIST (PRN)

Centralfloridabehavioral; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a dedicated Unit Therapist to join their compassionate team. In this pivotal role, you will provide therapeutic services, conduct counseling sessions, and advocate for patients and families throughout their treatment journey. Your expertise will be essential in developing treatment plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals facing psychiatric challenges, all within a supportive and respectful environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work or mental health counseling required.
• 1 year of direct clinical experience in therapy with psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic services and counseling sessions for patients.
• Develop treatment plans and perform biopsychosocial assessments.
• Coordinate discharge planning with treatment teams and families.

Skills

Therapeutic Services

Counseling

Biopsychosocial Assessments

Patient Advocacy

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

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

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling, or related field.
• One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual, and group therapy with patients 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 are critical to our success.