Therapist (MA/MSW)
About The Position
Therapist Full-time Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services(as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders. The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care. Essential Job Duties: Performs psychiatric social service functions, to include assessments, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, discharge planning and coordination with referral sources. Performs psychosocial assessments. Performs psycho-educational groups. Conducts family education sessions. Acts as a patient advocate. Participates in the development of treatment plans. Reviews and updates treatment plans as needed. Initiates discharge planning upon admission and follows throughout patient stay. Interacts with community agencies to establish mental health network. Answers Respond Calls whenever available. Performs initial mental health assessments as needed. Charts every session. Charges per service. Participates in program development meetings. Communicates and coordinates services with supervisor.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
- Minimum of one to three(1-3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapist, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.
- Combination of education, licensure and experience and/or student internship hours may be considered.
- Must be align with SC State requirements to obtain license within 3 years of hire.
- BLS required upon hire.
- CPI within 90 days of hire(offered in-house).
Responsibilities
- Performs psychiatric social service functions, to include assessments, group therapy, family therapy, treatment planning, discharge planning and coordination with referral sources.
- Performs psychosocial assessments.
- Performs psycho-educational groups.
- Conducts family education sessions.
- Acts as a patient advocate.
- Participates in the development of treatment plans.
- Reviews and updates treatment plans as needed.
- Initiates discharge planning upon admission and follows throughout patient stay.
- Interacts with community agencies to establish mental health network.
- Answers Respond Calls whenever available.
- Performs initial mental health assessments as needed.
- Charts every session.
- Charges per service.
- Participates in program development meetings.
- Communicates and coordinates services with supervisor.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
