THERAPIST (MA/MSW) GERO

UHS • Bartlett, TN

66d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist provides clinical social work services on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health. The Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, and discharge planning/case management service, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description.
• Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including, adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field required, licensure preferred.
• Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• TN LCSW, LPC, LP preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical social work services on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health.
• Responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy
• Participation in treatment team planning
• Processing commitments
• Discharge planning/case management service
• Crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees