Universal Health Services
Acute Therapist (PRN)
Universal Health Services, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23601
Job Opportunity at Newport News Behavioral Health Center
Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108-bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18 years. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities. Position Summary
The Primary Therapist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of inpatient, continuing care, and family services. This includes providing clinical support to other staff members, conducting interventions, conducting psychosocial assessments, developing the resident's treatment plan, conducting group, individual and family therapy. Job Duties
Monitors adherence to the program schedule and assists the multidisciplinary team in coordinating the residents care. Attends and assists in treatment team meetings and clinical staffing meetings. Participates in group and individual supervision. Communicates with unit staff regarding residents progress. Provides admissions personnel with ongoing admissions and discharge information. Participates in AMA prevention and intervention activities. Completes an initial bonding session with the resident within 24 hours of admission or by the next business day. Conducts emotional, behavioral and social assessment within 7 days of admission, and determines what, if any, further assessments are needed. Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Qualifications
Must have a Masters Degree and be licensed or licensed eligible in the State of Virginia in the field of psychology or a related field. Must have at least two years experience conducting group, individual and family therapy using a variety of treatment modalities. Must have at least one year treating a variety of mental health disorders. Prefer 1 year experience working and/or treating adolescents. 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.
Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108-bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18 years. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities. Position Summary
The Primary Therapist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of inpatient, continuing care, and family services. This includes providing clinical support to other staff members, conducting interventions, conducting psychosocial assessments, developing the resident's treatment plan, conducting group, individual and family therapy. Job Duties
Monitors adherence to the program schedule and assists the multidisciplinary team in coordinating the residents care. Attends and assists in treatment team meetings and clinical staffing meetings. Participates in group and individual supervision. Communicates with unit staff regarding residents progress. Provides admissions personnel with ongoing admissions and discharge information. Participates in AMA prevention and intervention activities. Completes an initial bonding session with the resident within 24 hours of admission or by the next business day. Conducts emotional, behavioral and social assessment within 7 days of admission, and determines what, if any, further assessments are needed. Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Qualifications
Must have a Masters Degree and be licensed or licensed eligible in the State of Virginia in the field of psychology or a related field. Must have at least two years experience conducting group, individual and family therapy using a variety of treatment modalities. Must have at least one year treating a variety of mental health disorders. Prefer 1 year experience working and/or treating adolescents. 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.