Inpatient Travel Therapist - Behavioral Health

UHS•Ocala, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking an Inpatient Travel Therapist specializing in Behavioral Health for a 13-week assignment in Ocala, FL. This full-time position involves a 40-hour work week with a 5x8 schedule, including a weekend rotation. The role offers an enhanced hourly rate and a tax-exempt stipend where applicable, bi-weekly pay, and paid travel to and from the assignment. Horizon Health's Adventure RN program provides flexible employment opportunities across a national network of behavioral health facilities, aiming to improve patient well-being. This role allows for independence, variety, and collaboration within a large, nationwide network, offering career development and the potential for intercompany transfers to permanent positions without benefit interruption.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or psychology
Licensed in the state of Florida (ex. LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC) is preferred but not required
At least one year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in family and group therapies and treatment skills
Must have strong clinical assessment skills
Adolescent drug addiction experience highly desired
Successful completion of a Level II background screening

Nice To Haves

Licensed in the state of Florida (ex. LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC) is preferred but not required
Adolescent drug addiction experience highly desired

Responsibilities

Conduct therapeutic groups for patients.
Interview and develop psychological histories, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family.
Develop appropriate treatment objectives and weekly treatment summaries.
Act as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay as well as their advocate with the treatment team.
Work as a liaison with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family.
Provide high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment of patients’ functional needs and outcomes; consulting with and participating as part of the patients’ treatment team.
Work within a team environment to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the patient.
Complete and maintain all required documentation in a timely manner consistent with policies and regulations.