Residential Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LSW or Associate) PRN

UHS • Kouts, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Center for Youth and Families, a subsidiary of UHS, has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for a variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to the care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. Join us as leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families, and each other! The Residential Therapist carries out the responsibilities of obtaining social history information to familiarize clinical staff and physicians with the patient and any past/present problems. Acts as liaison with the patient’s family or support system and referral sources. Provides direct psychotherapy to patients in individual, family, and group settings. Assists with utilization review with third party payor sources.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling required.
• LCSW, LMFT, LMFT-A, LMHC, LMHC-A, or LSW license in the state of Indiana required or license eligible.
• Must complete DBT skills training certification course within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10-18yrs.
• Working knowledge of DBT.

Responsibilities

• Work at least 8 hours per week.
• Flexibility to cover weekends, evenings, new admissions or discharges.
• Obtain social history information to familiarize clinical staff and physicians with the patient and any past/present problems.
• Act as liaison with the patient’s family or support system and referral sources.
• Provide direct psychotherapy to patients in individual, family, and group settings.
• Assist with utilization review with third party payor sources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level