PHP Therapist

UHS•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment. Website: coastalharbor.com The PHP 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 in social work; mental health counseling or related field required.
Minimum of 1-2 years working as a therapist/counselor in a behavioral health setting
Valid GA license prefferred (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 intervention and in conducting the group in accordance with these needs.
Establishes rapport, systematically gathers data; determines 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 and employees/management.
Responsible for keeping the family, parent or guardian informed of treatment goals and plans, as well as patient's progress.
Coordinates with the treatment team, family and patients and implements discharge planning.
Manitains a full caseload assigned based on the census.