THERAPIST (MA/MSW)
About The Position
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). The Therapist is responsible for diagnosing and treating individuals with mental health issues, employing various therapeutic techniques to promote emotional well-being and personal growth.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work required.
- Needs basic understanding of and comfort level with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science/pathology and psychiatric disorders.
- Must know how to gather and analyze data.
- Must be articulate, assertive, and able to communicate effectively with families, payers, therapists and physicians both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to acquire clear understanding of treatment priorities and ability to make sound decisions balancing resident and family needs with available resources.
- Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years’ experience in a mental health setting working with children and/or adolescents is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implements goals and objectives for residents/patients based on the established program philosophy and resident/patient treatment plan
- Provides individual guidance and direction designed to help residents/patients meet the goals in their treatment plan
- Maintains high quality of documentation of all casework consistent with facility policies
- Provides case management services.
- Maintains code of employer/employee relations.
- Ensure Service Excellence delivery.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
