Patient & Family Instructor/Educator

Universal Health Services

paid time off, 401(k)

United States, Alabama, Birmingham

Jan 25, 2026

Responsibilities

(Social Work/ Counselor) Patient & Family Educator - Part-time Weekends (Saturdays)

Thispositionconductsspecialized patient and family education groups,and performs other duties as assigned that areconsistent with skills and credentials.
Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development for the population served.Previous experience in working with the emotionally disturbed in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Demonstrates knowledge of group leadership abilities. Active pursuit of aCertification (AL) as Licensed Professional Counselor or Certified Counseling Associate, a plus.

New Hires MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.

We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
We currently treat:
- Acute Adults
- Acute Adolescents
- Forensic Adult Males
- Residential Males and Females

Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits, such as:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

*Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities*	% Of Time
1.	Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patient rights, comfort, andthe therapeuticenvironment. Serves as a role model for patients.	10%
2.	Observes patient behavior and notifiesappropriate nursingstaff of information.	5%
3.	Intervenes to decrease panic of disturbed patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.	5%
4.	Documentsappropriate informationin progress notes as assigned and as per policy and procedure.	10%
5.	Utilizes the Master Treatment Plan todetermineinterventions with patients.	5%
6.	Consistentlydemonstratescompetence in day-to-day scheduling of duties by completing tasks on time with littleassistancefrom others asrequired.	5%
8.	Completes rounds as assigned.	10%
9.	Observes hospital policy concerning smoking regulations, telephone usage and other related rules governing conduct at work.	5%
10.	Gathers and completes social history information efficiently and accurately on assigned cases.	5%
11.	Identifies educationneeds ofpatients and families andtailorsindividualand group sessions to address these.	10%
12.	Comes to workin a timely mannerand is willing to work overtime if needed.	5%
13.	Recognizes and performsduties whichneed to be performed although not directly assigned; regularly helps co-workers.	5%
14.	Alwaysexhibitsa positive attitude when dealing with others in day-to-day work situations.	3%
15.	Provides patient and family education sessions and groups that motivate patients and families toparticipateand target positive coping skills and understanding of illness.	5%
16.	Identifiesand reports to Director of Clinical Services or hospitalleadershipethical and patient advocacy issues.Suggestsresolutions.	5%
17.	Identifiesand reports to Director of Clinical Services or hospitalleadershipethical and patient advocacy issues.Suggestsresolutions.	5%
18.	Other duties as assigned.	2%

EEO Statement

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