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Job description
Responsibilities
Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):
Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett, and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is us or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes. For more information, please visit us at
Position Summary: Clinical Therapist - Outpatient - Kirkland & Bellevue locations
The Clinical Therapist position provides the following social services functions to assist patients in meeting their psychosocial needs while enabling them, through therapeutic skills, to achieve an optimal level of emotional health: treatment planning facilitator, psycho-social assessment, psycho-education, short term supportive family and individual therapy, group therapy and discharge planning, including liaison with community resources. Ensuring fidelity of program implementation. Utilizes evidence-based practice in assisting patients achieve their optimal level of mental and emotional health with a focus on mental health issues.
Qualifications
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work preferred; mental health field required.
Requirements
Current Washington State Licensure (Associate or Full). Masters Level with Agency Affiliated Counselor Licensure may be considered.
Must obtain CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications provided by facility upon hire.
Experience:
Preferred two (2) years, post-Master's experience in a psychiatric health care setting.
Direct experience in individual and family group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
Direct experience managing a caseload of up to 14 clients.
Skills and experience in community relations and group presentation.
Skills and experience in group facilitation, group adaptation, and curriculum development.
Benefits for our employees include:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Free Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website
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.
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