GROUP FACILITATOR (MA/MSW) - PER DIEM - Universal Health Services : Job Details

Responsibilities

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center is a 182-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the Oakland Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. It features individual units for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, offering inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Annually, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate healthcare team.

The Group Therapist facilitates process and psychoeducational groups to help patients achieve their treatment goals and optimal emotional health during recovery. The role involves facilitating groups for individuals struggling with substance abuse disorder.

Benefits for Per Diem Group Therapist include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Tuition assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. is a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services, recognized as a Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio including hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and more, across the US, Puerto Rico, and the UK.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric counseling setting with adults and/or adolescents, treating co-occurring, mentally ill, or chemically dependent patients, with knowledge of co-occurring disorders, therapeutic group procedures, dynamics, and cultural diversity

Licensure/Certification

• CPR certification

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong therapeutic skills and understanding of therapeutic philosophies (group and individual)
• Knowledge of developmental stages
• Basic understanding of community resources
• Effective communication skills with patients of varied comprehension levels
• Strong assessment and intervention skills
• Awareness of diverse cultures and practices

EEO Statement

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