THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

UHS • Flowood, MS

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About The Position

LICENSED THERAPIST OPPORTUNITY - (ADMISSIONS/INTAKE) (PRN)
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented Therapist our ADMISSIONS/INTAKE Department.
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric services. We specialize in treatment for adults, children and adolescents. Brentwood Behavioral offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Located in Flowood, MS, in Rankin County with close proximity to Hinds and Madison Counties, our outpatient services are within driving distance to many surrounding areas. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit our website @ www.Brentwoodjackson.com.
WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT BRENTWOOD AND UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
Job Description:The Therapist is responsible for serving as the first point of contact for clients, answering calls promptly and courteously, and scheduling clinical assessments when appropriate. Conducts thorough assessments, facilitates admissions, and ensures accurate documentation. Provides a caring, professional approach while coordinating access to the optimal level of care and referring to external providers when necessary.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in related field
• two years’ experience in an in-patient psychiatric setting

Nice To Haves

• Current Mississippi license as a LCSW, LMSW, or LPC
• two years’ experience in an in-patient psychiatric setting

Responsibilities

• serving as the first point of contact for clients
• answering calls promptly and courteously
• scheduling clinical assessments when appropriate
• Conducts thorough assessments
• facilitates admissions
• ensures accurate documentation
• Provides a caring, professional approach while coordinating access to the optimal level of care and referring to external providers when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time