PRN PHP THERAPIST (Licensed) - Outpatient Services - Ft. Worth Excel

UHS • Arlington, TX

120d

About The Position

The Excel Center Ft. Worth is an active member of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role-modeling to patients. This is a generic position (working with either adults or adolescents). Other duties include organizing patient activities, filing, charting, calculating point sheets and levels, driving vans, and completing schedules. All program therapist work under the direction of the Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director. This is not a remote position. The Excel Center Ft. Worth is an outpatient clinic serving ages 5 – 18 and We are a specialized day treatment center meeting the emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents. We offer Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs in a safe and supportive environment for youth whose emotional and behavioral problems are interfering with their ability to function effectively at home, at school, and in the community. Our team of dedicated psychiatrists, nurses, licensed therapists and teachers are experienced in working with children, adolescents and families. An affiliate of Millwood Hospital, the Excel Center of Ft. Worth offers a less restrictive treatment environment than an inpatient facility. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Must possess a state license as an LMSW, LCSW, LPC Intern, LPC, LMFT-A or LMFT.
• CPR Certification and CPI training must be completed prior to providing direct patient care services.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Encouragement to pursue LCSW licensure.
• Interest in providing excellent care and comfort to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral health care clinical functions including ongoing assessment, treatment planning, and behavioral management.
• Assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs.
• Enhance coping skills and provide family therapy.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Organize patient activities.
• File and chart patient information.
• Calculate point sheets and levels.
• Drive vans as needed.
• Complete schedules.

Benefits

• Continuing education options.
• Opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees