PHP Outpatient Therapist (PRN)

Responsibilities Dover Behavioral Health System is a mental health facility located in Dover . Our treatment center provides mental health and addiction treatment services to individuals from Delaware, Maryland, and most other states throughout the US. Our experienced, caring professionals are the heart of what we do, providing superior inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services for adolescents and adults. We provide consistent attention to our patients and are responsive to their individual needs. Our treatment programs are tailored to the needs of each patient and are developed and implemented through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that combines the skill and expertise of our healthcare professionals. All who turn to us for assistance will find a helping hand and a compassionate heart. Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking a dynamic and talented PRN Therapist for our Adolescent Partial Day Program. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering comprehensive clinical services that provides quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to adult patients. The incumbent may also work with Child and Adolescent patients as well. Key Responsibilities include: In an outpatient day program setting conduct psychosocial assessments to document patient history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient and their family members. Assist patients to meet their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed. Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring that concise, realistic care plans are carried out. Provide individual, group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conduct other didactic groups using various professional treatment modalities. Act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Document treatment provided to patient in medical record legibly and in a timely manner. Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing the treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs. Identify and assess family or community resources such as group homes, or mental health practitioners to meet the patient’s aftercare needs. Conduct and attend regular treatment team meetings to provide social work perspective to total case management of the patient with the interdisciplinary team by presenting the patient’s case and progress towards treatment plan goals, making treatment recommendations, and actively coordinating each case with all members of the treatment team. Facilitate all patient care for the day to include conducting security checks for contraband, ensuring medications are supplied, meals are provided, etc. Conduct risk assessments twice daily (at beginning and end of the program) to determine if a high level of care is required for the patient Report any incidents or suspected incidences of sexual/physical abuse or other issues to community/state agencies, and represent the facility in any legal proceedings. Communicate with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients’ progress. Qualifications Minimum: MSW or Master’s Degree in a recognized mental health field Must be working towards licensure Preferred: Experience in behavior management A minimum of one year with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, treatment and/or clinical assessment skills License in a related field About our parent company Universal Health Services (UHS): One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. 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. Notice At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449 Dover Behavioral Health System is a mental health facility located in Dover . Our treatment center provides mental health and addiction treatment services to individuals from Delaware, Maryland, and most other states throughout the US. Our experienced, caring professionals are the heart of what we do, providing superior inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services for adolescents and adults. We provide consistent attention to our patients and are responsive to their individual needs. Our treatment programs are tailored to the needs of each patient and are developed and implemented through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that combines the skill and expertise of our healthcare professionals. All who turn to us for assistance will find a helping hand and a compassionate heart. Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking a dynamic and talented PRN Therapist for our Adolescent Partial Day Program. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering comprehensive clinical services that provides quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to adult patients. The incumbent may also work with Child and Adolescent patients as well. Key Responsibilities include: In an outpatient day program setting conduct psychosocial assessments to document patient history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient and their family members. Assist patients to meet their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed. Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring that concise, realistic care plans are carried out. Provide individual, group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conduct other didactic groups using various professional treatment modalities. Act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Document treatment provided to patient in medical record legibly and in a timely manner. Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing the treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs. Identify and assess family or community resources such as group homes, or mental health practitioners to meet the patient’s aftercare needs. Conduct and attend regular treatment team meetings to provide social work perspective to total case management of the patient with the interdisciplinary team by presenting the patient’s case and progress towards treatment plan goals, making treatment recommendations, and actively coordinating each case with all members of the treatment team. Facilitate all patient care for the day to include conducting security checks for contraband, ensuring medications are supplied, meals are provided, etc. Conduct risk assessments twice daily (at beginning and end of the program) to determine if a high level of care is required for the patient Report any incidents or suspected incidences of sexual/physical abuse or other issues to community/state agencies, and represent the facility in any legal proceedings. Communicate with referral sources and other appropriate parties regarding patients’ progress. Minimum: MSW or Master’s Degree in a recognized mental health field Must be working towards licensure Preferred: Experience in behavior management A minimum of one year with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, treatment and/or clinical assessment skills License in a related field About our parent company Universal Health Services (UHS): One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. 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. Notice At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449