PRN THERAPIST

Responsibilities

McDowell Center for Children is seeking a dynamic and talented PRN Master Level Therapist
. The Therapist creates a safe environment for residents, saves lives when necessary, provides hope, empowers residents, and teaches new tools for coping to residents. The PRN Therapist provides services under the supervision of the Clinical Director.

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field required.
• Experience: Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population or residential setting preferred.
• Licensure: TN Social Work or Professional Counselor Licence preferred.
• Skills/Knowledge: Prefer candidates who possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationship processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.
• Additional Requirements: Must complete and maintain competency training in CPR, HWC and Verbal De‑Escalation – aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training. Training may be obtained during the first week of employment during new hire orientation.
• Work Hours: Typical hours during the day are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Days may vary on an as‑needed basis.

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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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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