Social Worker (MA/MSW)

Job Summary

Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108‑bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment facility for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11‑18 years. The center includes an on‑site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Located in Newport News, VA—a beautiful seaside city rich in maritime history and conveniently close to Washington, DC and other major Northeastern cities—this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of inpatient, continuing care, and family services. Responsibilities include providing clinical support to staff, conducting interventions, psychosocial assessments, developing resident treatment plans, and delivering group, individual, and family therapy.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes the initial Psychosocial Assessment on the patient, and collaborates with the treatment team, family and patient on the development of the master treatment plan.
• Transfers the problems identified in the assessments of the Master Problem List, and prioritizes the problems for treatment.
• Refers and triages patients to other placements as appropriate.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members, and co‑workers.
• Monitors adherence to the program schedule and assists the multidisciplinary team in coordinating the resident’s care.
• Communicates with unit staff regarding resident’s progress.
• Assists with mentoring and orienting new therapists to the unit.
• Provides admissions personnel with ongoing admissions and discharge information.
• Attends and assists in treatment team meetings and clinical staffing meetings.
• Utilizes effective oral and written communication.
• Utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
• Completes all reports and assessments as needed for both admissions and discharge.
• Responsible for scheduling after‑care appointments specific to the patient’s identified needs.
• Develops forms and systems that are conducive to accuracy and superior service.
• Models Service Excellence standards in accordance with department’s annual Service Excellence goals.
• Coordinates with the treatment team in planning of admissions process.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Works in an organized manner with focus on complete information and time‑related deadlines.
• Exercises independent judgment and, at times, works independently.
• Works effectively under high levels of stress.
• Prioritizes and handles multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the principles, procedures, and best practices related to this position.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with all employee levels and customers.
• Serves as a resident advocate with courts, schools, families, etc.
• Conducts group therapy sessions as assigned and ensures group therapy progress notes are completed on time per policy.
• Conducts family therapy sessions as assigned and ensures family therapy progress notes are completed on time per policy.
• Willing to work weekends as determined by the schedule set by the supervisor.

Benefits

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

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since its founding in 1979, UHS has grown into a premier Fortune 500® corporation recognized by multiple national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute‑care facilities, inpatient behavioral‑health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral‑health services, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services with locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a Human Services field.
• Preferably two (2) years of experience working with adolescents in a psychiatric or acute facility.
• Situational evaluation and crisis intervention experience preferred.