Program Therapist - Inpatient Group Specialist

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POSITION SUMMARY

Summit Oaks Hospital , a bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 2.Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

Our busy Inpatient Department is seeking a highly motivated and licensed clinician to join our therapeutic team. The Inpatient Program Therapist performs social services functions that will assist patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while allowing them to achieve through therapeutic treatment their optimal level of emotional health. Program Therapists provide basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized social work services for patients / families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and provide information and referrals as needed. The group specialist will focus on facilitating therapeutic group sessions across all units.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), Summit Oaks Hospital's parent company, is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 8, UHS subsidiaries now have more than , 0employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from our responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

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