Acute Inpatient Psych Therapist - (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)

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Acute Inpatient Psych Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) - Behavioral Health - Enid, OK

Horizon Health is seeking an Acute Inpatient Psych Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) for the Behavioral Health Program at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Enid, OK . This unit is a 15 bed mental health program. In addition to providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning, the Lead Social Worker also develops and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of the patients. The Lead Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.

Responsibilities:

Develops and implements program plans for patient care during treatment and release from the program

Establishes strategic social services program goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service and operations information

Defines the philosophy, goals and objectives of social services processes and procedures under the direction of hospital administration, Horizon's clinical and operations staff, and in conjunction with the Medical Director

Works with divisional and national support staff to ensure that the client hospital realizes maximum value from Horizon services

Responsible for managing social services provided to patients and their families

Works in partnership with the Program Director, community-based providers, Horizon leadership, client hospital administrative staff and clinical staff to develop and implement programs that promote Unit behavioral health programs within the area/community

Plans and evaluates department social service activities, communicating the plans to program stakeholders

If applicable, provides leadership to subordinate social workers and therapists

Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities within the company

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work every day!

Who we are & where you can make a difference:

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company.Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Universal Health Services:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health, Senior Executive Recruiter at

Qualifications

Master's Degree required

Valid State License in LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) required

Valid Driver's License and/or ability to commute to work required

5 - 8 years of related experience

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature

Maintains effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols

Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis

Knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards

Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately

Fosters sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and Hospital

Ability to make independent clinical judgments

Ability to read, comprehend and write moderate to complex instructions and correspondence

Thorough knowledge of the scope and activities of local and private health and welfare agencies and community organizations

Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work administration.

Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and developmental disability

Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees

Thorough knowledge of the various areas of social work, including group work, community organization, consultation, education, and research

Thorough knowledge of the principles of management, including program planning, staffing, and budgeting

If applicable, may serve as Director of Social Services for DPU

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

If applicable, may serve as IOP Administrator

Ability to manage stress appropriately and channels concerns appropriately

Thorough knowledge of mental hospital administration, particularly as related to the integration of social work programs with other programs

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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