Therapy Internship - Behavioral Health

Therapy Internship - Opportunity

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital, located near beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, treats adolescents, adults and senior adults in need of psychiatric services, as well as adults who suffer from a chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, or are in need of rehabilitation.  Lighthouse offers 24-hour admissions, needs assessment, and referral services. 

The therapy interns will work under the supervision of current professionals to gain hands-on expierence in real-life senarios. Each student is paired with an internship coordinator who will teach and advise them throughout the student's time at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital.

Therapy Interns may assist with the following essential job duties: 

• The Therapist evaluates patients for behavioral health history and uses this information to document signs; symptoms; physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual implications; and treatment recommendations. The therapist may be asked to speak with other providers and insurance companies to share their observations and recommendations; as well as re-evaluate patients to determine progress at each level of care.
• The Therapist develops a plan of treatment; shares the recommendations with members of a multi-disciplinary team for feedback; implements feedback and then implements the treatment plan within the established time frame. The Therapist monitors the patient’s adherence to the plan and determines if short term goals are being met.
• The Therapist provides group therapy based on accomplishment of objectives identified in treatment plan. This may include individual and family therapy if ordered.
• The Therapist is responsible for coordinating care with referral sources and other providers, as well as treatment and discharge planning. Thorough documentation of assessments, evaluations, therapy notes, contacts made must be made accurately and timely. 
• The Therapist has a professional duty to warn in cases of child and vulnerable adult protection.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you would like to learn more about the Internship Opportunties we have available before applying, please contact Shayla Stokely, Directof of Human Resources, at shayla.stokely@uhsinc.com 

Qualifaction Requirements: 

• Students must currently be in their senior year of a master's program.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situations; make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances; and after training, be able to manage disruptive and explosive patients; smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
• Communicate thoroughly and accurately in a professional manner both verbally and in writing. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills are expected.
• Successful interns demonstrate a pleasant, upbeat demeanor and a positive attitude.
• Able to use Microsoft Office products

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