PHP Group Facilitator (MA/MSW) - FULL TIME

Job Title

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Group Facilitator

Job Description

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is an intensive five-day treatment program serving children and adolescents ages 5 through 17 who are experiencing emotional or behavioral problems. Patients follow a personalized treatment plan for therapy and medication management. They are only required to be in the hospital during their scheduled PHP hours.

Responsible for quality psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic treatment of pediatric and adolescent. This is accomplished through preparation and facilitation of regular group therapy sessions designed to meet patients' needs. The Group Facilitator guides and directs patient participation during group sessions, effectively addresses group dynamics, and observes patients' individual responses to discussion and content. Responsible for documenting group notes including content, individual observations, and individual progress towards treatment goals. Maintains open communication with the Director of PHP Services, milieu management and treatment teams to support quality service delivery and ensure adherence to the daily programming schedule. Follows all policies/procedures related to release of information and confidentiality. Regularly attends clinical supervision.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental vision and prescription plan
• Generous paid time off
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field and/or certified or licensed in a clinically related field.

Experience: Prior experience providing group facilitation. Preferred experience working with a psychiatric mental health population.

Licensure/Certification: State license preferred.

Knowledge: Must have knowledge of group process, dynamics, and group safety precautions. Knowledge in both process and psychoeducation group facilitation. Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theory and intervention. Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with hospital staff (peers and leadership). Good organizational skills, oral skills, and written communication.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

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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