Outpatient Therapist - Adult Population

Outpatient Therapist - Adult Population

Dover Behavioral Health System has an exciting position within our Outpatient Social Services Department. We invite applications for the position of a Outpatient Therapist to join the Universal Health Services, Inc. family. The successful candidate will provide clinical services to our outpatient adult patients for Dover Behavioral Health System located in Dover, DE.

What do our outpatient Therapist do?

• Conduct risk assessments, and psychosocial assessments to document patient history and identify preliminary issues for treatment
• Assist patients to meet their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social
• Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring that concise, realistic care plans are carried out.
• Provide individual, group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conduct other didactic groups using various professional treatment modalities.
• 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.
• Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patients, communicate with referral sources and identify and assess family or community resources such as group homes, or mental health practitioners to meet the patient's aftercare needs.

• Masters Degree in Social Work or related field is required
• LMSW, LCSW, or other licensures are also great to have
• A minimum of one year experience with direct experience in family and or group therapies, crisis intervention, treatment and clinical assessments
• Experience working in an outpatient setting preferred
• Self Driven and able to meet deadlines is a must

About Dover Behavioral Health System:

Dover Behavioral Health is a mental health facility located in Dover, DE. Our 104 bed treatment center provides mental health and addiction treatment services to individuals from Delaware, Maryland, and most other states throughout the US. Our experienced, caring professionals are the heart of what we do, providing superior inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services for adolescents and adults. We provide consistent attention to our patients and are responsive to their individual needs. Our treatment programs are tailored to the needs of each patient and are developed and implemented through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that combines the skill and expertise of our healthcare professionals. All who turn to us for assistance will find a helping hand and a compassionate heart. Please visit www.doverbehavioral.com for more information.

About Our Parent Company (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. 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. 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

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