What are the responsibilities and job description for the THERAPIST- OUTPATIENT position at UHS?
Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. We offer partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for co-occurring symptoms. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.
To review all of our openings or to apply online, please visit our Careers page: Palo Verde BH Careers!
The Outpatient Therapist will focus on helping patients learn about their mental health and improve their quality of life. For patients with symptoms of a mental disorder it is especially important to intervene early to be effective. Our therapists will have the opportunity to help patients learn how to cope with the symptoms of mental illness while offering them a safe and confidential outlet to discuss their feelings and experiences with others their same age who are going through similar struggles.
Benefits include:
- Clinical Supervision towards AZBBHE Licensure
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Education: Master's degree in social, behavioral or mental health services field from an accredited college or university.
Credentials: Licensure by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Examiners as an LAC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LAMFT, LMFT
Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an outpatient environment, preferably in mental health.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITON:
Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually or chest x-ray every 4 years thereafter.
Must obtain and maintain a Class 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance
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.
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