SOCIAL WORKER - PD (MA / MSW)

Responsibilities

Social Workers / Therapists are responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients, interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives, and treatment plan updates for patients. Therapists conduct family sessions prior to discharge. Social Workers / Therapists act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Social Workers / Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family. Any other duties as assigned.

Completes psychosocial assessments as assigned.

Conducts general psychotherapy group sessions for patients' at least three (3) times per week. Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of the patient, determining appropriate group interventions and in conducting the group in accordance with these needs.

Establishes rapport, systematically gather data; determine the patient's readiness for treatment and change.

Responsible for keeping the family, parent or guardian, informed of treatment goals and plans, as well as patients' progress.

Attends treatment team meetings.

Has understanding of Common Psychiatric Diagnoses. Can recognize behaviors associated with and uses of proper intervention techniques for Common Psychiatric Diagnoses

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 $14.3 billion in 2023. 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 96,700 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

License preferred

1 to 3 years of experience

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