Inpatient Therapist (LCSW, CSW, LPCC, LPCA)
About The Position
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, The Ridge offers a healing environment to reassure patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a five-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights.
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
- Free parking on premises
- Free meal with each shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
