Licensed Therapist; Ma​/Msw

Responsibilities

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors.

Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

The Therapist provides clinical social work services in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health. The Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, processing commitments, and discharge planning/case management service, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital.

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.

Education:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field required, licensure required.

Experience: Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an outpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification: TN LCSW or LPC required.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice. Substance abuse experience highly preferred.

Supervision Received: Director of Social Services, Program Directors, Program Coordinators

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. UHS has earned recognition as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies and is listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

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