SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW)
About The Position
Social Workers/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. Social workers/Therapists conduct family sessions prior to discharge. Social Workers/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. Social Workers/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. Completes psychosocial assessments as assigned. Conducts general psychotherapy group sessions for patients’ at least three (3) times per week. Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of the patient, determining appropriate group interventions and in conducting the group in accordance with these needs. ABOUT UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Requirements
- Master Degree Required
- 1 to 3 years of experience
Responsibilities
- Conducting therapeutic services for patients
- Interviewing and developing the psychological history
- Assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family
- Developing appropriate treatment objectives
- Developing treatment plan updates for patients
- Conducting family sessions prior to discharge
- Acting as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility
- Acting as the patients’ and families’ advocate with the treatment team
- Serving as liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family
- Completing psychosocial assessments as assigned
- Conducting general psychotherapy group sessions for patients’ at least three (3) times per week
- Demonstrating a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of the patient
- Determining appropriate group interventions
- Conducting group sessions in accordance with patient needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
