LEAD THERAPIST (MA/MSW)
About The Position
Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care. Lead Licensed Therapist performs psychiatric social service functions, to include assessments, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, discharge planning and coordination with referral sources.
Requirements
- Minimum of a master’s level in social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum three years experience in mental health setting.
- Involvement in court cases, quality and process improvement and Inpatient and Outpatient/PHP experience.
- Full state license(LPC, LMFT, LISW-CP or LISW-AP, etc.) required.
Responsibilities
- Steps in to fill gaps created by staffing shortages.
- Performs groups for unit therapist when needed.
- Conducts brief behavioral interventions as needed.
- Prepares court documentation and attends hearing.
- Manages accounting of involuntary admissions and documentation
- Assists staff in reviewing and updating treatment plans as needed.
- Trains new staff and interns.
- Assists DCS/DSS with PI/Compliance audits.
- Provides individual therapy sessions for PHP/IOP patients.
- Assists with PHP/IOP specialty track groups as needed.
- Charts every session.
- Charges per service.
- Participates in program development meetings.
- Communicates and coordinates services with supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Sign On Bonuses for select positions
- Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
- Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
