SOCIAL WORKER - IOP Outpatient

About the role

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Social Worker will perform case management, group therapy, assessments, and provide information and referrals as needed. The Social Worker will work primarily with IOP providing case management and group therapy, as well as assist with the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). This position’s primary role will be to manage IOP as this is a newly developed role that will take someone with intuition, flexibility, leadership skills, and a strong background in Social Work experience. This position will also require the applicant to work in close contact with the Outpatient Director.

Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital is a growing 144-bed behavioral health facility providing a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs for adolescents, adults, and older adults, with behavioral health assessments available 24 hours a day. Programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues are offered, and the facility provides a robust outpatient program utilizing a combination of group, family, and individual therapy.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, a Fortune 500 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, PA with 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management for IOP patients
• Facilitate group therapy sessions
• Conduct behavioral health assessments
• Provide information and referrals as needed
• Assist with the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• Collaborate closely with the Outpatient Director
• Manage the newly developed IOP role with intuition, flexibility, and leadership

Schedule

IOP sessions are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. On Tuesday and Thursday, the IOP Social Worker will assist PHP which runs from 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. The posted hours for this position are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (willing to be flexible).

Qualifications

• Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) required
• License: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required
• Experience: At least 1 to 3 years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility
• Direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Combination of education, licensure, experience, and/or student internship hours may be considered

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Additional details available at uhsguest.com