Weekend PRN Group Therapist — Inpatient Mental Health

Universal Health Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a PRN Group Therapist for Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center to provide psychoeducational groups in an inpatient setting on Saturdays and Sundays from 10a to 6p, with holiday availability. The role emphasizes documentation and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

The candidate will have an MS in social work, psychology, or sociology, and bring experience in group facilitation, maintaining therapeutic relationships, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• MS degree in social work, psychology or sociology required.
• Active member of Clinical Services/Social Work department.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic process and psychoeducational groups.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Two or more years preferred in a Social Work environment.
• Requires valid Virginia Driver's License.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of social theories and practices.
• Social perceptiveness and empathy.
• Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups.
• Resilience and ability to assess situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic process and psychoeducational groups to patients in an inpatient setting.
• Responsible for documentation of group therapy with final endorsement authorization.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical interventions based on daily progress.
• Participate in team and committee meetings, as assigned.
• Monitors HIPAA information and notifies management of applicable changes.
• Reports HIPAA related problems or concerns when deemed appropriate.
• Ensures privacy and confidentiality requirements are followed.
• Ensures HIPAA training is provided to new interns.
• Provides group therapy for identified units with progress notes.
• Attends social work meetings monthly with documentation.

Skills

Group therapy

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

Education

MS degree in social work, psychology or sociology

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a PRN Group Therapist for Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center to provide psychoeducational groups in an inpatient setting on Saturdays and Sundays from 10a to 6p, with holiday availability. The role emphasizes documentation and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

The candidate will have an MS in social work, psychology, or sociology, and bring experience in group facilitation, maintaining therapeutic relationships, and HIPAA compliance.