PHP THERAPIST-Adolescent

UHS • College Park, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Therapists are responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients, interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives, and treatment plan updates for patients. Therapists conduct family sessions prior to discharge. Therapists act as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required.
• 1 to 3 years experience
• License from state of GA (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LAPC or LPC)

Responsibilities

• Conducts general psychotherapy group sessions for patients daily. Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of the patient, determining appropriate group interventions and in conducting the group in accordance with these needs.
• Establishes rapport, systematically gather data; determine the patient’s readiness for treatment and change.
• Completes psychosocial assessments as assigned.
• Reacts therapeutically in crisis situations.
• Consistently demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with patients, families, employees and management.
• Responsible for keeping the family, parent or guardian, informed of treatment goals and plans, as well as patients’ progress.
• Coordinates with the treatment team, family and patients and implements discharge planning.
• Maintains a full caseload assigned based on the census.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees