Outpatient Group Therapist Under the supervision of the Clinical Services Director, the Outpatient Group Therapist is responsible for providing counseling services to patients in outpatient programming. The Outpatient Therapist will provide group counseling to patients using clinically appropriate modalities such as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapy. The Outpatient Therapist will be responsible for completing intake assessments, must have the ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors. The Outpatient Therapist will coordinate discharge planning with patients in outpatient programming. The Outpatient Therapist will provide continuum of care groups on the Inpatient Acute units to educate patients about services and resources available post-discharge. The Outpatient Therapist will at times be expected to assist with providing services to Inpatient Acute patients when the need arises with the clinical team. The Outpatient Therapist should be familiar with and demonstrate consistent compliance with CMS and JCAHO requirements for clinical documentation. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground. Benefits include competitive compensation and generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan, employee assistance program available for employees and family, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance, referral and sign-on bonus options for certain positions, challenging and rewarding work environment, SoFi student loan refinancing program, and career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries. Qualifications requirements include licensed masters level therapist or social worker, or under supervision for license. LCSW preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age, successfully complete a drug test, successfully pass a national background check, physical agility to manage patients, accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization's mission, vision and value, strong computer skills, excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills, exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior, potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable.
