What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Therapist / Group Therapy Specialist (Apply in minutes) position at The Pavilion at Northwest Texas Healthcare System?
Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city ofAmarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination oftraditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus theconveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. Fromthe beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to ourquality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.A hospital is only as good as its employees. Thats why were looking forprofessionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. Were lookingfor employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care andpersonal excellence. Were looking for exceptional professionals who share ourvision and values.Visit us online at : [https : www.nwths.comcareers](https : www.nwths.comcareers)
Job Title : Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist
POSITION SUMMARY :
A Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist with strong leadership abilities,communication, and problem solving skills who, with minimum supervision,collaborates with all members of the treatment team in assessment of patientneeds related to discharge planning and coordinates interventions with othermembers of the treatment team to meet those needs in a quality cost effectivemanner. Collaborates with Utilization Review to ensure requirements forfunding sources are met as well as to ensure that legal process requirementsare met for patients on involuntary status. Facilitates individual and familytherapies as ordered daily group therapy for assigned unit(s) and completionof comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Completes psychosocial assessmentsin coordination with assigned unit therapists to identify and seek to addresspatient needs. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence andpractices the Service Excellence and practices the Service ExcellenceStandards to all customer groups.
PROVISION OF SERVICES_
Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through acollaborative process designed to integrate servicesfunctions throughoutNWTHS. Assesses or coordinates the assessment of patient healthcare andeducation needs and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team tomeet those needs. Orchestrates patient hospital process for provision ofseamless, efficient care. Demonstrates the ability to effectively allocatehuman and material resources to meet patient care needs. Complies with annualeducation requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimizerisk to self and co-workers.
Benefit Highlights :
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 Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
Tuition Reimbursement
Retention Bonus Program
Loan forgiveness Program
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : benefits.uhsguest.comOne of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital andhealthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built animpressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of theWorld’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking ofAmerica’s Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute carehospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatorycare access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and variousrelated services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., PuertoRico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Requirements :
1. Any of the following Licensed Therapist Credentials : LPC, LPC-Associate,LCSW, LMSW, LMFT currently licensed in the state of Texas with a Master’sDegree (in a Mental or Behavioral Health). 2. Excels in interpersonal and communication skills. 3. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire orwithin 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.This must be obtained prior to providing patient care
Physical and Sensory Requirements :
1. Ability to read and write in English 2. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers. 3. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress 4. Ability to respond to pages 5. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independentdecisions 6. Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop. 7. Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination,pushing, and pulling. 8. Ability to understand and interpret financial data
Disclaimer_
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not acceptingunsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to anyemployee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form andor method without avalid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed thesole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hiredby UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.___
EEO Statement_
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutualrespect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicantsand 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 sexualorientation), 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 toour success.___
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams_
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments andrecruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set andexperience with the best possible career path at UHS_ ___and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter oremployee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social SecurityNumber, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Ourrecruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail,Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.____If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHSor its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriatelaw enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHSsubsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely onunsolicited calls from recruiters._
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