THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Therapist Position

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

The Therapist is responsible for diagnosing and treating individuals with mental health issues, employing various therapeutic techniques to promote emotional well-being and personal growth.

Job Duties:

• Implements goals and objectives for residents/patients based on the established program philosophy and resident/patient treatment plan
• Provides individual guidance and direction designed to help residents/patients meet the goals in their treatment plan
• Maintains high quality of documentation of all casework consistent with facility policies
• Provides case management services
• Maintains code of employer/employee relations
• Ensures Service Excellence delivery

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications Requirements:

• Master's degree in social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work required
• Two or more years' experience in a mental health setting working with children and/or adolescents is preferred
• Basic understanding of and comfort level with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science/pathology and psychiatric disorders
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Articulate, assertive, and able to communicate effectively with families, payers, therapists and physicians both verbally and in writing
• Ability to acquire clear understanding of treatment priorities and make sound decisions balancing resident and family needs with available resources
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
• Physical requirements include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. of weight. Must be able to climb, run and walk for long periods of time as well. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk and listen. Able to verbally de-escalate and physically restrain patients/residents when necessary.

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