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Ambulatory Surgical Center of Aiken

THERAPIST- Residential Treatment Center

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A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$36,223 / year median in Georgia

+25% projected growth

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Job Description

Responsibilities Coastal Harbor Health Systems is currently seeking qualified Full-time Therapists to join our Children's Residential inpatient treatment facility: Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 114-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50 bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Assess and counsel residents regarding psychological or emotional problems and develop and implement therapeutic treatment plan by performing the following duties. Develop, implement, and administer therapeutic treatment plan by performing psychosocial assessments and compile all pertinent documents to facilitate treatment plan. Participate in treatment team sessions with completion of all monthly treatment plan reviews. Observe patients for abnormal physical or mental behavior and monitor progress with components of treatment plan. Conduct and document individual and group therapy sessions according to treatment plans.

Contact and schedule counseling sessions with family, significant others, and involved agencies. Arrange for family visits off and on facility sites .Act as liaison with family and other agencies to reunify patient with family and reintegrate back into community. Perform daily tasks of counseling by instructing patients in progress charting. About Universal Health Services 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. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com Qualifications Master's Degree Required in Psychology,Social Work,or Mental Health Counseling Licensed or Licensed eligible One to two years related experience and/or training preferred
Qualifications:
Master's Degree Required in Psychology,Social Work,or Mental Health Counseling Licensed or Licensed eligible One to two years related experience and/or training preferred