THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

UHS•Wright, FL

About The Position

Gulf Coast Treatment Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is seeking a master's-level Therapist. Under the direction of the Director, the Therapist delivers and documents age- and population-specific psychotherapy and social services, and assists patients’ families and referral sources with continuity of care from admission through discharge planning. The role involves providing individual, family, and group therapy; assessing patients and developing and revising treatment plans; supporting safe, therapeutic interdisciplinary care; and coordinating care and discharge planning with patients, families, referral sources, and the treatment team. The Therapist also provides education and consultation, contributes to program and quality improvement initiatives, and complies with applicable standards, policies, laws, and regulations. The position offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid time off.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or another Human Service field.

Nice To Haves

Active Florida state license as an LMHC or LCSW preferred.
Experience in DBT and CBT treatment programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete psychosocial assessments, gathering information relevant to diagnosis, treatment history, age, developmental stage, lifestyle, traits or disorders, and psychopathology.
Complete treatment plans, treatment plan revisions, and monthly progress reports.
Promote safe, therapeutic interdisciplinary patient care through consultation, supervision, effective communication, interaction with and training of direct care staff as needed, and milieu interventions.
Use de-escalation, mediation, conflict resolution, and other less restrictive responses appropriate to the patient while safely managing aggression; provide targeted interventions for identified clients.
Provide clinically sound individual, family, and group therapy within required time frames and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Conduct therapy using the approach specified in the patient’s treatment plan, report known or suspected abuse to appropriate entities, and set, prioritize, and coordinate treatment goals with patients.
Complete timely, quality documentation for assessments, treatment plans, therapies, court reports, discharge planning, staffing, eligibility reviews, and medical records.
Collaborate with the treatment team regarding continued care or discharge, and communicate discharge plans and aftercare to patients, families, referral sources, and the team.
Access internal and external resources on clients’ behalf.
Measure interventions against expected outcomes and modify them as indicated.
Provide education and consultation to clients, families, the treatment team, and the community, including communicating the psychosocial impact of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment interventions.
Assist Risk Management with investigations involving patient care and reported abuse or neglect; comply with standards, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Contribute to program development and performance and quality improvement initiatives.
Identify professional growth needs and seek appropriate development opportunities.
Complete other duties as assigned.