Outpatient Therapist

Responsibilities

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)

Branches of Auburn Hills (Department within Havenwyck Hospital) is looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate clinician. An extension of Havenwyck Hospital, our mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services and promote recovery and well-being for individuals and families, and we’re proud to be recognized as one of the top mental health facilities in the greater Metro-Detroit area.

Increased Rate of Pay

• New Salary for Limited License starts at: $64,308.80
• New Salary for Fully Licensed starts at $70,985.60

The Outpatient Therapist will work with adults in the evening mental health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help them overcome psychological/emotional issues that affect their daily functioning. The IOP Therapist will demonstrate the ability to perform group and individual therapy, formulate biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans, as well as assist with discharge planning and community referrals. This role will work closely with the treatment team and the Director of Outpatient Services to provide effective, top-quality care for our patients to ensure patient’s treatment goals are met.

Duties will include:

• Participates as an integral professional member of a multidisciplinary treatment team led by a psychiatrist.
• Facilitates the therapeutic milieu of the programs.
• Receives notification of admission of patients and referrals for social work intervention.
• Performs social work interventions as directed by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist and/or the Director of Outpatient Services.
• Obtains and assesses social history information and reports to the treatment teams.
• Performs discharge planning as directed by the psychiatrist from the day of admission.
• Provides daily group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy and/or substance abuse group/didactic as deemed appropriate by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist and the Director of Outpatient Services.
• Works a schedule tailored to needs of the programs.
• Acts as liaison for patients with various community agencies and resources.
• Attends treatment team conferences and completes treatment plans, reviews them with and family members two (2) times a week.
• Reports periodically on status of social work delivery to the Director of Outpatient Services.
• Receives clinical and administrative supervision from the Director of Outpatient Services.
• Facilitates referral for Special Education where indicated. (Child/Adolescent Unit)
• Participates in the development of the Master Treatment Plan including measurable goals specific to parent child/adolescent relationships. (Child/Adolescent Unit)
• Indentifies alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the difference between illnesses, delusions, and hallucinations. (Adult Unit)
• Facilitates patients through developmental tasks. (Adult Unit)

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at .

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

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