UHS Physician Careers
PHP Outpatient Adolescent Therapist -Georgetown
UHS Physician Careers, Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904
PHP Outpatient Adolescent Therapist – Georgetown
Dover Behavioral Health System is a mental health facility located in Dover and Georgetown, DE. We provide behavioral health and addiction treatment services to individuals from Delaware, Maryland and other states. Our experienced professionals deliver inpatient and outpatient care for adolescents and adults, tailoring programs to each patient’s needs through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments in an outpatient day‑program setting, documenting patient history and identifying preliminary issues for treatment focus. Assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs through therapeutic treatment skills, including basic consultation, teaching, specialized clinical services, crisis intervention, short‑term and long‑term family therapy, and referrals as needed. Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring realistic care plans are carried out. Provide individual, group and family process‑oriented therapies and conduct didactic groups using various professional treatment modalities. Act as the primary contact for patients and families during the patient’s stay, advocating with the treatment team. Document treatment provided to patients in the medical record legibly and timely. Develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans, utilizing the treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs, and identify resources such as group homes or mental health practitioners. Attend regular treatment team meetings to provide a social work perspective and coordinate case management. Facilitate all patient care during the day, including conducting security checks for contraband, ensuring medications are supplied, and meals are provided. Conduct risk assessments twice daily to determine if a high level of care is required. Report any incidents or suspected incidents of sexual/physical abuse or other issues to community/state agencies, and represent the facility in legal proceedings. Communicate with referral sources and other parties regarding patient progress. Qualifications
MSW or Master’s Degree in a recognized mental health field. Must be working toward licensure. Preferred
Experience in behavior management. Minimum one year of direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, treatment and/or clinical assessment skills. License in a related field. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 are fully committed 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.
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Dover Behavioral Health System is a mental health facility located in Dover and Georgetown, DE. We provide behavioral health and addiction treatment services to individuals from Delaware, Maryland and other states. Our experienced professionals deliver inpatient and outpatient care for adolescents and adults, tailoring programs to each patient’s needs through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments in an outpatient day‑program setting, documenting patient history and identifying preliminary issues for treatment focus. Assist patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs through therapeutic treatment skills, including basic consultation, teaching, specialized clinical services, crisis intervention, short‑term and long‑term family therapy, and referrals as needed. Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring realistic care plans are carried out. Provide individual, group and family process‑oriented therapies and conduct didactic groups using various professional treatment modalities. Act as the primary contact for patients and families during the patient’s stay, advocating with the treatment team. Document treatment provided to patients in the medical record legibly and timely. Develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans, utilizing the treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs, and identify resources such as group homes or mental health practitioners. Attend regular treatment team meetings to provide a social work perspective and coordinate case management. Facilitate all patient care during the day, including conducting security checks for contraband, ensuring medications are supplied, and meals are provided. Conduct risk assessments twice daily to determine if a high level of care is required. Report any incidents or suspected incidents of sexual/physical abuse or other issues to community/state agencies, and represent the facility in legal proceedings. Communicate with referral sources and other parties regarding patient progress. Qualifications
MSW or Master’s Degree in a recognized mental health field. Must be working toward licensure. Preferred
Experience in behavior management. Minimum one year of direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, treatment and/or clinical assessment skills. License in a related field. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 are fully committed 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.
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