LCADC - FULL TIME

UHS•Summit, NJ

10h

About The Position

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902.Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals. Much more online at: https://summitoakshospital.com/ Position Summary: The Outpatient Program Therapist performs social services functions that will assist patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while allowing them to achieve through therapeutic treatment their optimal level of emotional health. Program therapists provide basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term family therapy, and provide information and referrals as needed. This is a Full-Time position. BENEFITS: Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement (eligible employees) About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills, preferred.
Outpatient Program Therapist possesses a state license in their discipline. (LSW/LCSW/LAC/LPC/LCADC).

Responsibilities

Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress.
Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients.
Provide liaison and referral services to community agencies and appears in court when requested or subpoenaed.
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics according to professional and facility standards.
Identify opportunities for the program and participate in Performance Improvement projects and activities.
Assist in the orientation of new colleagues and supervising student interns.
Conduct utilization review activities as required.
Conduct individual/couples/family counseling when indicated.
Develop and facilitate groups for patients and/or significant others as appropriate.
Ensure the Treatment Plan has specific measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient’s needs.
Provide opportunities for patient and families to questions, discuss and explore their feelings about prescribed therapies/interventions/diagnosis.
Maintain knowledge of the Child Program rules, protocols and handbooks guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of children’s stages of development and seek guidance from the nurse in charge when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise.
Assess patients for behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and make note of any deviations in behavior.
Relate to child patients in an age appropriate manner.
Assess patients for behaviors consistent with the developmental stages and makes note of any deviations in behavior.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.