Verbal Therapist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health System on a 27-acre wooded campus in Philadelphia provides a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. It serves as a major regional resource for psychiatric and behavioral health care.

We are seeking a Fulltime Verbal Therapist to join our team. The Verbal Therapist assesses patients’ leisure and recreational activities, provides age- and developmentally appropriate therapy groups, helps patients develop safety/crisis plans, and establishes

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Creative arts, Social worker or related clinical field
• Experience: One year prior experience in Behavioral health field working with people in recovery from mental health disorders preferred
• Licensure/Certification: PA professional license preferred but not required. Possesses current registration, certification, or licensure in accordance with state and/or national board standards of specific field of allied health or therapy/counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ leisure and recreational activities
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate therapy groups using a therapy modalities
• Help patients develop safety/crisis plans
• Establish behavioral treatment goals aligned with Fairmount's philosophy

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Creative arts, Social worker or related clinical field

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking a Fulltime Verbal Therapist to join our team.

The Verbal Therapist is responsible for assessing patients’ leisure and recreational activities, providing age and developmentally appropriate therapy groups using a therapy modalities, helping patients develop safety/crisis plans, and establishing behavioral treatment goals in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Fairmount Behavioral Health System.

The Verbal Therapist must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including children, adolescents, and adults.

Qualifications

Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/

This opportunity offers the following:

• 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!
• Tuition Assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees.The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

• Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Creative arts, Social worker or related clinical field
• Experience: One (1) year prior experience in Behavioral health field working with people in recovery from mental health disorders preferred
• Licensure/Certification: PA professional license preferred but not required. Possesses current registration, certification, or licensure in accordance with state and/or national board standards of specific field of allied health or therapy/counseling 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.