What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LSW or Associate) Full-time position at UHS?
We are looking for someone who can work 40 hours per week, flexibility to cover weekends, evenings, new admissions or discharges
Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN.
We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.
The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members.
Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!
Website: https://midwest-center.com/
The Residential Therapist carries out the responsibilities of obtaining social history information to familiarize clinical staff and physicians with the patient and any past/present problems. Acts as liaison with the patient’s family or support system and referral sources. Provides direct psychotherapy to patients in individual, family, and group settings. Assists with utilization review with third party payor sources.
Benefit & Rewards Highlights
· Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
· 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
· Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
· Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
· Pet Insurance · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
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Qualifications
Requirements:
- Education: Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling required.
- Experience: Must have experience working in a residential treatment facility. Must have working knowledge of DBT.
- Licensure/Certifications: LCSW, LMFT, LMFT-A, LMHC, LMHC-A, or LSW license in the state of Indiana required or license eligible. Must complete DBT skills training certification course within 6 months of hire.
- Must be 21 years old
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