THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHS•Temple, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health. For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/. Position Summary The Inpatient Social Worker/Therapist provides social work services in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the facility. The Social Worker/Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, discharge planning / case management, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the facility. This individual must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults in an inpatient setting, residential or Outpatient setting.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
Completion of required internship.
Current Texas State licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LPC or LMFT.
Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and BLS certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, discharge planning and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

Obtains, understands, and interprets patient information to develop an effective treatment plan.
Documents individual, family and group therapy notes in a timely manner and according to hospital/regulatory standards.
Interacts with patients, families, and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork