THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHS•Meridian, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to meet caseload requirements for patients. Responsible for developing and writing admission assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within established time frames and formats. Is a liaison with families, outside agencies, and referral sources. Responsible for assessment, design, structure, and implementation of therapy services to best meet the needs of patients and families, under the supervision of the Clinical Services Director. We are offering a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for full-time positions. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154-bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents and has a unique program track specifically for seniors. The Alliance campus is also home to The Crossings, a 60-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents. For over 40 years, Alliance has been dedicated to serving individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across the state of Mississippi and Alabama. Specific programs are provided for patients according to their diagnosis and age. Our behavioral health programs are offered to all ages from adolescents to seniors. Detoxification, dual diagnosis and New Leaf Recovery are offered to individuals ages 18 and up. We have a full spectrum of addiction services, from detoxification to our 30 day New Leaf Recovery program. We also offer dual diagnosis programming for those with mental illness and substance abuse. About Universal Health 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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 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 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Service field required (e.g. Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, etc.)
At least 2 years experience in the mental health field, hospital experience preferred.
Professional License required
Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling
Licensure in the state of Mississippi

Responsibilities

Provides individual, family, and group therapy to meet caseload requirements for patients.
Develops and writes admission assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within established time frames and formats.
Acts as a liaison with families, outside agencies, and referral sources.
Assesses, designs, structures, and implements therapy services to best meet the needs of patients and families, under the supervision of the Clinical Services Director.