PHP Therapist

Responsibilities Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment. Website: coastalharbor.com The PHP Therapists are responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients, interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives, and treatment plan updates for patients. Therapists conduct family sessions prior to discharge. Therapists 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. Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family. Qualifications Job Duties/Responsibilities Conducts general psychotherapy group sessions for patients daily. Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of the patient, determining appropriate group intervention and in conducting the group in accordance with these needs. Establishes rapport, systematically gathers data; determines the patient's readiness for treatment and change. Completes psychosocial assessments as assigned. Reacts therapeutically in crisis situations. Consistently demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with patients, families and employees/management. Responsible for keeping the family, parent or guardian informed of treatment goals and plans, as well as patient's progress. Coordinates with the treatment team, family and patients and implements discharge planning. Manitains a full caseload assigned based on the census. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & 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! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. If you would like to learn more about the Housekeeper position before applying, please contact Amanda Stima, HR Director, at [email protected]. Requirements Education: Master's degree in social work; mental health counseling or related field required. Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years working as a therapist/counselor in a behavioral health setting License: Valid GA license prefferred (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LAPC or LPC) 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. 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