THERAPIST (LICENSED)
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UHS
Birmingham, AL, US
Summary
The therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy, as well as case management services under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services. Responsibilities include assessing social history, initiating admissions and discharge processes, and collaborating with the treatment team.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Licensed Therapist (Behavioral Health Counseling & Social Services)
The Therapist provides individual, family, group therapy, and case management services on acute and residential units under direction of the Director of Clinical Services. Assigned cases may vary somewhat depending on experience and specialty areas. Must hold a current Alabama State License. Ability to establish rapport with interdisciplinary team and assist patient to work toward recovery and to sustain health. Experience on an in-patient psychiatric unit or residential program. Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development of the population served.
MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.
Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.
- We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
- We currently treat:
- Acute Adults
- Acute Adolescents
- Forensic Adult Males
- Residential Males and Females
Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits, such as:
- 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!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
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Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities |
% Of Time |
|
|
1. |
Obtains and assess social history information and report to the treatment team within program specific time frames. |
5% |
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2. |
Initiates and completes new admissions process, discharge process, and aftercare planning. |
5% |
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3. |
Provide and document discharge planning as directed by the Psychiatrist from day of admission. |
5% |
|
4. |
Provide and promptly document individual, family, and group therapy through use of social work and/or counseling knowledge and skills. |
15% |
|
5. |
Maintain professional and clinical credentials consistent with duties. |
5% |
|
6. |
Contribute to overall treatment team process by assisting in developing plans of care, formulating and reviewing plans and attending treatment team meetings and providing input as assigned. |
5% |
|
8. |
Act as liaison for patients to various community agencies and resources. Collaborates with family members and referral sources throughout treatment. |
10% |
|
9. |
Function as liaison and support for patient’s family during hospitalization. |
5% |
|
10. |
Respond to and handle crisis situations under direction of MD or Charge Nurse. |
5% |
|
11. |
Consistently demonstrate competence in day-to-day scheduling of duties by completing tasks on time with little from others as assigned. |
10% |
|
12. |
Facilitate therapeutic milieu on units assigned. |
5% |
|
13. |
Responsible for the safety and security of medical records of all patients on the unit. |
5% |
|
14. |
Coordinates an documents referrals and discharge planning. |
5% |
|
15. |
Attends all mandatory Program Staff meetings and Director of Clinical Services mandated meetings. |
5% |
|
16. |
Attends off-campus outings with residential program, if assigned. |
5% |
|
17. |
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. |
5% |
EEO Statement
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Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®.
Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.
To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina.
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Founded
1917
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Aiken, South Carolina
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®.
Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.
To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina.
Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message.
Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
Founded
1917
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Aiken, South Carolina
