Outpatient Therapist (Licensed) Behavioral Health

UHS•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is a freestanding, 122-bed facility specializing in general adult psych, adolescents, geriatrics, and women's services. The hospital is located in southwest Houston and serves the Houston and surrounding communities. Our continuum of care includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health disorders. Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is seeking dedicated and talented Program Therapists (LMSW/LCSW/LPC) to provide therapeutic services to patients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first, while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field
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
Must have strong clinical assessment skills
Program Therapist must possess licensure in the State of Texas as a LCSW or LMSW
Successful completion of CPR and Handle With Care certification

Nice To Haves

strong clinical assessment skills strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Interviewing patients and developing the psychological history
Assessing the therapeutic needs of the patient and family
Provide counseling sessions for families, individuals, and groups
Developing appropriate treatment objectives
Preparing monthly treatment summaries
Act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility
Serve as patient advocate with the treatment team
Liaise with outside agencies and individuals to develop and coordinate discharge planning with the treatment team and the patient’s family