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

Uhs • Arlington, TX

120d • Onsite

About The Position

The Excel Center Ft. Worth is an outpatient clinic serving ages 5 - 18, providing a specialized day treatment center that meets the emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents. The Program Therapist (PRN) performs behavioral health care clinical functions, assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs through ongoing assessment, treatment planning, and behavioral management. Responsibilities include enhancing coping skills, family therapy, and discharge planning. This position is not remote and requires attendance at full hospital and departmental orientations during the first week of employment.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Encouragement to pursue LCSW licensure.
• Flexibility to work flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role-modeling to patients.
• Organize patient activities, filing, charting, and calculating point sheets and levels.
• Drive vans and complete schedules.
• Assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessment and treatment planning.
• Enhance coping skills and provide family therapy.
• Participate in discharge planning.

Benefits

• Supportive and responsive leadership.
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and career advancement.
• Robust continuing education options.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Master's degree