UToledo Careers

Title: Family Therapist

Department Org: Senior Behavioral Health - 110100

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  1

Start Time:  8:00 am   End Time:  4:30 pm

Posted Salary: $ 28.87 - $ 35.66

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

The Family Therapist is responsible for the psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and individual/group/family therapy on the inpatient unit. The Family Therapist is a vital member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, attending all treatment team meetings and actively participating. The Family Therapist coordinates communication between the treatment team and the family for the purpose of assessing patient needs and planning for discharge/necessary follow-up care. The Family Therapist provides support to the family and patient and acts as a liaison between community agencies to ensure seamless care for the patient during the inpatient stay and follow-up care post discharge.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• State of Ohio, Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) preferred.
• Previous social work experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Competence in computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must possess a high level of integrity in dealing with confidential data.
• Flexibility in daily assignment as needed.
• Adherence to principles of infection control as defined by risk assessment of the job.
• Weekend/holiday rotation.
Communication and other skills:
• Able to communicate with patients and families both in writing and oral communication.
• Understands the value of a multidisciplinary team and participates utilizing open communication with team members.
• Communicate with team through accurate documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

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