Job Description

Position Summary This position provides clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, care
coordination and transition planning to patients and families as an associate level licensed clinician, under clinical supervision of an independently licensed clinician. This position participates as an interdisciplinary team member providing interventions with the patient/family that include a range of care on an outpatient or inpatient basis. The position requires knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities and the ability to use that knowledge to assist patients and families in achieving therapeutic goals. This position requires knowledge of mandated reporter responsibilities; use of financial, community and other resource networks; ability to advocate with outside systems; and collaborate with medical staff. This position may provide individual, group, and/or family therapeutic interventions for an assigned caseload. In addition to therapeutic interventions with patients and families, the position must be able to provide appropriate clinical documentation and recommendations to insurance reviewers, referral sources and to other governmental agencies as requested. This position receives administrative supervision and clinical direction from the Manager, Mental Health Therapy, and Division Chief, Psychology. This position participates in ongoing training and development in evidence-based therapeutic modalities. This position participates in ongoing individual and group supervision to develop clinical competencies related to the provision of mental health services. Education

• Masters? degree from an accredited school in the field of social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology or related behavioral health field. (Required)

Experience

• Minimum of one year of work experience in the mental health field. Must be eligible to be added to relevant insurance panels. (Preferred)

Certifications

• Ability to obtain license as a LMSW, LAC or LAMFT within 6 months of date of hire. Experience providing services for families, and an ability to work collaboratively with psychiatry, psychology and members of the medical team. (Required)
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance (Required)
• Current BLS certification for Health Care Professionals from the American Heart Association (Required)

Special Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  Moderate to expert computer skills. (Required)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) (Preferred)
• Effective decision making, problem solving skills, demonstration of creativity in problem solving, patient and family strengths, influential leadership skill. (Required)
• Critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate patient discharge needs. (Required)
• Ability to assess symptoms and develop diagnostic impressions and treatment plans. (Required)

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