Inpatient Therapist (LCSW, CSW, LPCC, LPCA)

UHS•Lexington, KY
•Onsite

About The Position

The Ridge, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is a licensed, 110-bed hospital accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. It provides psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents, and adults. Inpatient care is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided five days a week, during both day and evening hours. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights. We are looking for Therapists who believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time. We value a trauma-informed approach to care and want you to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work or other mental health field required.
  • Certification or licensure in social work or mental health field required, e.g., LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, etc.
  • Crisis intervention training is required and is offered upon hire.
  • CPR is required and offered upon hire.
  • One to two years of mental health experience required.
  • Written and oral communication skills.
  • Skills in case management.
  • Skills in time management.
  • Knowledge of acute psychological disorders, and advanced principals of abnormal psychology.
  • Familiarity with follow-up resource services available to patients.
  • Skills in conducting individual and family sessions.
  • Skills in maintaining information as highly confidential.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to treat all age populations as needed or have the capacity to develop skills through the organization’s cross-training, orientation program.
  • Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation.

Nice To Haves

  • Inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic group and family treatment to patients with mental and substance abuse diagnosis.
  • Coordinate treatment through treatment planning, the treatment team process, and utilization and review.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments.
  • Assess, develop, and implement groups to enhance treatment of patients.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Sign On Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Retention Bonus Program
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
  • Close to Hamburg & I-75
  • Free parking on premises
  • Free meal with each shift
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