UNIT THERAPIST- PRN

UHS • Orlando, FL

145d

About The Position

The Unit Therapist is responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients. They provide counseling sessions for families, individuals and groups. Unit Therapists are responsible for interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives and monthly treatment summaries. Unit Therapists act as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Unit therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling or related field
• One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with patients with psychiatric diagnoses
• Knowledge of human development over the life span
• Current license from the State of Florida, such as LCSW, LMFT, LMFTI, LMHC OR LMHCI preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments
• Establish a treatment plan
• Make collateral contacts with family/support network
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis and resources
• Support and advocate for patient and family
• Coordinate/liaison with community-based resources on behalf of patients
• Participate in discharge planning
• Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary inpatient treatment team

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees