What are the responsibilities and job description for the OUTPATIENT THERAPIST - PER DIEM/PRN position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
AtRolling Hills, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment. We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees. We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need.
TheOutpatient Therapistis responsible for providing counseling services to patients in outpatient programming. TheOutpatient Therapistwill provide group counseling to patients of all ages using clinically appropriate modalities such as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapy. TheTherapistwill provide psycho education group experiences including coping skills, goal setting, healthy leisure activities, etc. TheOP Therapistwill be responsible for completing intake assessments, must have the ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors. TheOP Therapistshould be familiar with and demonstrate consistent compliance with CMS and JCAHO requirements for clinical documentation.
Education/Training:
- Master's degree in the Behavioral Health Field (e.g. Counseling, Social Work, Psychology) required
- LMSW, LPC-MHSP, or LCSW strongly preferred
- Current HWC and CPR certifications (training provided)
Experience:
Experience in providing individual and group counseling in a psychiatric treatment setting; excellent telephone etiquette and tact; ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes, those in crisis or resistant or negative toward organization; effective oral and written skills; basic data entry skills; organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management skills necessary; flexibility, creativity, and ability to manage stress necessary. Experience working with trauma and substance abuse strongly preferred.
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About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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