THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Responsibilities One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications Qualifications:

Needs basic understanding of and comfort level with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science/pathology and psychiatric disorders. Must know how to gather and analyze data. Must be articulate, assertive, and able to communicate effectively with families, payers, therapists and physicians both verbally and in writing. Must also demonstrate initiative, tact and good judgment. Must be able to acquire clear understanding of treatment priorities and ability to make sound decisions balancing resident and family needs with available resources. Must have basic computer skills.

Education Requirements:

Master's degree in a social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work.

Physical Requirements:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Licensure/ Certification:

None.

Experience:

Two or more years experience in a mental health setting working with children and/or adolescents is preferred.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Needs basic understanding of and comfort level with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science/pathology and psychiatric disorders. Must know how to gather and analyze data. Must be articulate, assertive, and able to communicate effectively with families, payers, therapists and physicians both verbally and in writing. Must also demonstrate initiative, tact and good judgment. Must be able to acquire clear understanding of treatment priorities and ability to make sound decisions balancing resident and family needs with available resources. Must have basic computer skills.

Education Requirements:

Master s degree in a social science, such as counseling, psychology, or social work.

Physical Requirements:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Licensure/ Certification:

None.

Experience:

Two or more years experience in a mental health setting working with children and/or adolescents is preferred.