INPATIENT THERAPIST (LICENSED) - PRN - ADULT UNIT
About The Position
Millwood Hospital, a 134-bed mental health facility affiliated with Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a licensed PRN Inpatient Therapist for its adult unit. The therapist provides inpatient clinical services using evidence-based approaches, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and family counseling. The position is onsite, with a schedule that varies based on need. Attendance at full hospital and departmental orientation is required during the first week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The therapist assesses patients, develops individualized treatment plans, delivers individual, group, and family therapy, and supports patient safety through crisis management and de-escalation. The role also involves coordination with multidisciplinary teams, case management and discharge planning, compliant medical documentation, and, when applicable, clinical research and quality-improvement data collection. A master's degree in social work or a related clinical mental health field and a qualifying state license are required. CPR and CPI training and a competency exam are required before or upon starting, as specified in the posting.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a clinical-related mental health field.
- State licensure as an LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW.
- CPR and CPI training must be completed before beginning work.
- Must pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
- Strong clinical assessment skills.
- Proven experience in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention in inpatient or outpatient settings.
- Familiarity with hospital experience, medical documentation standards, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, and HIPAA compliance.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
- Must be available for hospital and departmental orientation during the first week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of experience in a psychiatric health care facility is preferred, including direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
- Background working with adults, adolescents, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Expertise in applied behavior analysis, addiction counseling, grief counseling, psychopharmacology, and gender-issues counseling.
- Ability to handle cases involving PTSD, chronic pain, geriatrics, and special education needs.
- Experience with research or data collection.
- Strong communication skills for intake procedures and collaboration with medical professionals.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy using modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, and behavioral therapy.
- Manage crisis situations using crisis-management and de-escalation techniques to support patient safety.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, case management, and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participate in clinical research activities and data collection supporting quality-improvement initiatives when applicable.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive compensation.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
