Outpatient Therapist INTERN

UHS•Titusville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Palm Point Behavioral Health (affiliated with Universal Health Services) is a 74-bed behavioral health hospital located in Titusville, Florida. Palm Point Behavioral Health treats adults, children, and adolescents suffering from a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, in a modern and well-appointed facility. The facility offers inpatient treatment options and serves communities in Brevard County and beyond. Titusville, situated on Florida’s Space Coast, is near historic Cocoa Beach and Orlando's theme parks, offering attractions like the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and Canaveral National Seashore. The area boasts an ideal climate, proximity to dining and shopping, and a friendly community. Palm Point is seeking an Outpatient Therapist Intern who, under the direct supervision of the Director of Outpatient Services, will perform clinical functions. This includes assisting patients in meeting their goals through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve optimal emotional health. Responsibilities encompass basic consultation, teaching, specialized clinical social work services for patients/families, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, group therapy, providing information and referrals, and individual therapy when ordered by an MD. The role involves providing a variety of psychotherapeutic services, including family and individual therapy (adults and children), in an outpatient psychiatric Behavioral Health Center setting, serving patients with co-occurring disorders, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse disorders, and other behavioral disorders.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Family Therapy or related behavioral health discipline required.
Must be licensed: LCSW, LMFT, LMFTI, LMHC, or LMHCI
A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with structured environments or high acuity populations (behavioral health, crisis intervention, or group facilitation settings) preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and provides assigned patient care within the general policies, philosophy, and objectives of the Intensive Outpatient Program.
Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
Implements interventions appropriate to the developmental needs of the patient in accordance with the treatment plan demonstrating sound clinical and professional judgement.
Accurately and thoroughly documents the progress, special treatments, goals, and any other documentation on patients.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.