Therapist - REMOTE Outpatient School Based Teletherapy

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Wyoming Behavioral Institute (WBI) is part of the UHS family of providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of behavioral health services in the state of Wyoming and in the Rocky Mountain west. Conveniently located in central Wyoming (Casper), WBI is a fully accredited, 84-bed acute psychiatric hospital and adolescent residential treatment center offering a continuum of behavioral health treatment services to children, adolescents, adults and senior adults. Wyoming Behavioral Institute (WBI) is a Medicare provider in addition to contracting with many commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The School Based Tele-therapy Therapists provide clinical and therapeutic support (remotely or remote from Casper, WY) to the students in Wyoming schools through a collaborative contract with Wyoming Behavioral Institute, the Wyoming Department of Education, and each of the counties served. School Based Tele-therapy Therapists will be tasked with providing telehealth services to assigned district schools in order to provide student counseling, advising, and therapeutic services within the school setting. Individual and group counseling are provided on a daily basis to students with an emphasis on skill enhancement and emotional health, while providing supportive care and guidance for students to achieve success and break down barriers to academic performance and assist in resolving social and emotional stressors limiting student performance. School Based Tele-therapy Therapists will collaborate with students, teachers and administrators to implement solutions as indicated through individual, group, or family based therapy. Must be able to produce quality daily chart notes regarding student progress, and write weekly and monthly reports as well as narrative notes, and family support group notes and progress assessments. Will provide trauma-informed treatment services. Will be responsible and accountable for upholding high standards for therapeutic interventions including tracking student progress toward goals and active involvement of the family and other support systems in student success. May make recommendations for students to access other therapeutic services or interventions as needed or as clinically indicated. Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 21 years of age or older and hold a Master’s Degree in Human Services field from accredited college or university. Must hold State of Wyoming Licensure as LCSW or LPC (Provisional licensure may be considered depending upon qualifications). Must have good computer skills and excellent documentation and clinical skills. Must have 1-2 years of experience in therapeutic services in a special education school, a clinical setting such as an inpatient hospital or outpatient clinic working with children or adolescents exhibiting emotional and/or behavioral issues. Must have knowledge and training in treating trauma and providing trauma-informed care as well as the developmental tasks of children, adolescent students, and the ability to apply knowledge in assessment and planning of care. Familiarity and comfort level with Tele Therapy is a must. Must have a clean MV record and background and have the ability to occasionally travel to school sites or the main WBI hospital.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties require sitting, standing, walking regularly. Requires reaching overhead occasionally and lifting occasionally up to 25 lbs. Position requires that the individual be in good physical and mental health sufficient to support behavioral health patients of all ages. Therapist must be able to maintain the ability to provide clinical services through telehealth including using electronic treatment & telemedicine platforms where hearing, sight and manual dexterity may be necessary. Hours may be irregular-including evenings, duties variable. May be occasional occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

REMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPTION: WBI offers the option of Remote employment for the School Based Tele-therapy Therapists. Those who choose this option must be able to provide evidence of privacy, professionalism, and broadband ability to provide services remotely. Physical inspections of the space may be conducted, virtual supervision is required, and periodic reviews of services will be completed. Employees who choose the option of remote employment will be required to attend in-person orientation and training hours at WBI, which will be coordinated at time of hire.

PERSONAL TRAITS, QUALITIES & APPTITUDES:

Demonstrates personal traits/behavior consistent with the values of Wyoming Behavioral Institute. Must be self-directed/self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills; must be flexible; must have good critical thinking/decision making skills and must have good understanding of systems and change processes. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for direction, control and planning of activity; (3) make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria; (4) work independently; (5) recognize the rights and responsibilities of student/client confidentiality; (6) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (7) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (8) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (9) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever changing, fast-paced school and/or health care environment; (10) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual and/or dangerous situations; (11) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (12) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

• Complete virtual intake including psychosocial/clinical assessment and other intake paperwork with patient, family, and/or designated guardian.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling on a daily basis for a variety of conditions/needs, stressing skill enhancement and emotional health.
• Utilize treatment information from the referring professional(s) in order to obtain more complete information on treatment and to enhance understanding of what their opinion for treatment needs are.
• Documents assessments on approved WBI forms and in manner consistent with WBI protocols, TJC, Medicare, and Medicaid requirements.
• Communicate findings in therapist notes in a clear, complete, and timely manner.
• Assess patient needs for discharge, aftercare planning, and/or referral.
• Ensure patient/family involvement in treatment planning.
• Formulate a plan of care based on the multidisciplinary assessments within 3 sessions.
• Ensure treatment plans include specific measurable goals/objectives/ interventions and defining actions unique to each patient's needs and personal growth.
• Update and revise treatment plans as goals are met or patients' condition changes, at minimum every 90 days.
• Ensure documentation on reviews are based on the treatment plan goals/objectives and reflect progress or failure to progress toward goals.
• Communicate on a regular and timely basis with relevant members of the treatment team and family members as appropriate.
• Complete all reports, documents, billing sheets, etc. clearly, effectively, and in a timely manner.

Wyoming Behavioral Institute offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan and over 25 other benefits options
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Educational Assistance and Continuing Education benefits
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues exceeding $11 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune on the Fortune 500; and recognized in Forbes ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Visit our company homepage at www.uhsinc.com.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are masked in the hospital and we are taking hospital sanitation protocol. PPE is available for all to use.

Application Question(s):

• Due to hospital and contractual regulations, all employees of the Wyoming Behavioral Institute must be 21 years of age or older. Are you 21 years of age or older or will you be 21 within 30 days of this application date?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Tele Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPC , LCSW, MFT or Provisional Licensure (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Casper, WY 82609

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