PRN THERAPIST (MA/MSW)Universal Health Services

Responsibilities

The Program Therapist assists residents in meeting their psychosocial needs through various treatment modalities such as : group therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, case management, education, etc. The program therapist coordinates treatment services and works with the multidisciplinary treatment team to drive the direction of the individual resident’s treatment goals and interventions. The program therapist is the liaison between outside referral sources/guardians and facilitates after care placement and treatment services.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required.

Experience: Two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, preferred, with direct experience in family and group therapies and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and HWC training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in a seclusion/restraint procedure.