PRN THERAPIST Outpatient Therapist (Master's Degree required) LCSW/LPC/LPCC/CSW

UHS•Colorado Springs, CO

107d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

At Cedar Springs Hospital, our mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families who are dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. Our formula for successful treatment includes innovative services using a level of care that is appropriate to each illness, individually tailored programs, and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing quality, multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. As a full-time employee of Cedar Springs we offer the following benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Paid Time Off Education/Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Cedar Springs Hospital is in compliance with the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

Requirements

Requires strong organizational and communication skills, working knowledge of personal computers, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Able to complete required clinical paperwork according to established protocol and regulatory agency requirements.
Must be able to maintain professional and appropriate boundaries with clients and families.
Ability to act professionally in high stress situations.
Master’s degree in a counseling related field, MSW, LCSW, LPCC, LPC, licensed or seeking licensure in the State of Colorado.
One year of clinical experience working with adults.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Requires a full range of body motion including handling and physical restraint of patients.
Ability to perform CPR and first aid.
Ability to work rotating schedules.
Ability to drive a vehicle if necessary.
Must be able to speak, read and write.
Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

The therapist role is designed to provide group and individual therapy to clients within outpatient setting.
Therapists have the primary responsibility for treatment and discharge planning, and interface with community agencies and referral sources throughout the client's course of treatment.
As the PHP/IOP Therapist, this individual will have oversight of all social work functions for acute patients.
This would include Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Plans, Active Treatment, and Discharge Planning.