SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW)-PRN

Universal Health Services • Atlanta, GA

84d

About The Position

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. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling or other related fields.
• One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with adults, children and/or adolescents.
• Training specific to specialized issues or treatment modalities such as sexual offending, substance abuse, sexual trauma, and relaxation therapy.
• Knowledge of human development over the life span.

Nice To Haves

• License from the State of Georgia, such as LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LAPC, LPC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic services for patients.
• Interview and develop the psychological history.
• Assess the therapeutic needs of the individual and family.
• Develop appropriate treatment objectives.
• Update treatment plans for patients.
• Conduct family sessions prior to discharge.
• Act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay.
• Advocate for patients and families with the treatment team.
• Liaise with outside agencies and individuals for discharge planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees