Horizon Health Corporation
Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist / LPC LCSW LMSW LMFT / Partial Hospitalizat
Horizon Health Corporation, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Job Title
Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist
Position Summary A Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist with strong leadership abilities, communication, and problem‑solving skills who, with minimal supervision, collaborates with all members of the treatment team in the assessment of patient needs related to discharge planning and coordinates interventions to meet those needs in a cost‑effective manner. Collaborates with Utilization Review to ensure funding requirements are met and legal process requirements for patients on involuntary status. Facilitates individual, family, and daily group therapy for assigned unit(s) and completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence and applies the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate leadership in departmental services through collaborative processes that integrate services across the system.
Assess or coordinate the assessment of patient healthcare and education needs and collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs.
Orchestrate patient hospital processes for seamless and efficient care.
Allocate human and material resources effectively to meet patient care needs.
Comply with annual education requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self and co‑workers.
Qualifications
Licensed Therapist Credential (LPC, LPC‑Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT) currently licensed in Texas with a Master’s Degree in Mental or Behavioral Health.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days, maintained throughout employment.
Physical ability to read/write/speak English, respond to pages, work under stress, and perform job‑related tasks such as lifting (minimum 25 pounds), bending, squatting, and stooping.
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
Benefits
Retention Bonus Program (if offered)
Loan Forgiveness Program (if offered)
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and 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 programCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
More information available on our Benefits Guest Website
About the Employer Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495‑bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. It combines traditional values with advanced healthcare technology and offers a small‑town atmosphere with big‑city conveniences. The system is part of Universal Health Services (UHS), a Fortune 500 provider of hospital and behavioral health services, with approximately 99,000 employees across the United States and international locations.
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 openly support 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.
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Position Summary A Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist with strong leadership abilities, communication, and problem‑solving skills who, with minimal supervision, collaborates with all members of the treatment team in the assessment of patient needs related to discharge planning and coordinates interventions to meet those needs in a cost‑effective manner. Collaborates with Utilization Review to ensure funding requirements are met and legal process requirements for patients on involuntary status. Facilitates individual, family, and daily group therapy for assigned unit(s) and completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence and applies the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate leadership in departmental services through collaborative processes that integrate services across the system.
Assess or coordinate the assessment of patient healthcare and education needs and collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs.
Orchestrate patient hospital processes for seamless and efficient care.
Allocate human and material resources effectively to meet patient care needs.
Comply with annual education requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self and co‑workers.
Qualifications
Licensed Therapist Credential (LPC, LPC‑Associate, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT) currently licensed in Texas with a Master’s Degree in Mental or Behavioral Health.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days, maintained throughout employment.
Physical ability to read/write/speak English, respond to pages, work under stress, and perform job‑related tasks such as lifting (minimum 25 pounds), bending, squatting, and stooping.
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
Benefits
Retention Bonus Program (if offered)
Loan Forgiveness Program (if offered)
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and 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 programCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
More information available on our Benefits Guest Website
About the Employer Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495‑bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. It combines traditional values with advanced healthcare technology and offers a small‑town atmosphere with big‑city conveniences. The system is part of Universal Health Services (UHS), a Fortune 500 provider of hospital and behavioral health services, with approximately 99,000 employees across the United States and international locations.
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 openly support 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.
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