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FULL-TIME THERAPIST (MA/MSW) C/A

Universal Health Services, Memphis, TN, United States


Responsibilities
The Therapist provides clinical social work services on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health. The Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, and discharge planning/case management service, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital.

Benefits

UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions

401(k) plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.

Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field required, licensure preferred.

Experience: Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification: TN LCSW, LPC, LP preferred.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice.

Supervision Received: Director of Social Services, Program Directors, Program Coordinators.

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.

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