UHS·Summit, New Jersey
The Program Therapist performs social services functions to assist patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs and achieving optimal emotional health. They provide consultation, crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and referrals as needed.
The Program Therapist performs social services functions that will assist patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while allowing them to achieve through therapeutic treatment their optimal level of emotional health. Program therapists provide basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term family therapy, and provide information and referrals as needed.
Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups. Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress. Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients. Knowledge of family and group therapy techniques. Knowledge of crisis intervention procedures. Knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques. Conduct individual/couples/family counseling when indicated. Evaluate and document effectiveness of interventions and patient responses. Contribute to the effective functioning of the patient’s program and other facility-wide activities. Participate in, and effectively contributes to, patient care conferences, treatment planning meetings and/or treatment planning rounds. Maintain knowledge of children’s stages of development and seek guidance from the nurse in charge when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise. performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills, preferred.
Program Therapist possesses a state license in their discipline. (LSW/LCSW/LAC/LPC/LCADC)
Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement (eligible employees) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Social Work or a related mental health field and at least two years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility. A state license in their discipline is also required.
Market context
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