Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Behavioral and Mental Health Therapist - Palliative Care Team
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Behavioral and Mental Health Therapist - Palliative Care Team
Join the palliative oncology team at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to provide evidence‑based individual and group therapy for children with cancer and their families. The role centers on integrated, multidisciplinary care with seamless collaboration with psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical specialties, chaplains, and family support. Therapists will conduct in‑person and telehealth sessions focused on physical, emotional, social, and existential suffering, family coping, anticipatory grief, hospice coordination, and bereavement. Responsibilities
Provide assessment, consultation, and therapy services appropriate to the patient’s needs and severity level of disability or impairment. Gather and integrate information from all available sources, including client self‑reports, family reports, and documented medical records. Conduct crisis and safety planning and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care as needed. Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family, respecting identity and incorporating family participation in care. Communicate effectively with support and operational staff to ensure continuity of care. Complete notes in the electronic medical record within time guidelines, including diagnostic coding, screenings, and treatment plans. Bill appropriately for services in accordance with regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Participate in team meetings and case consultations as needed. Qualifications
Unrestricted license in the state of Georgia (LCSW, LMFT, LPC). LCSW certification is required for Children’s at Hughes Spalding. Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited university. 3 years supervised experience providing intake evaluations and regularly scheduled therapy services for children and adolescents within a medical setting or behavioral mental health facility. Experience with evidence‑based, age‑appropriate treatment and practice (CBT, ACT, DBT, TF‑CBT, PCIT, Solution‑Focused Therapy). Experience with children and adolescents with co‑occurring medical issues. Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and manage stressful situations with cultural humility. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills with patients, teammates, and leadership. Knowledge of evidence‑based, age‑appropriate treatment and practice. Ability to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations. Flexibility to adapt to changes in behavioral mental health programs and procedures. Developed cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Join the palliative oncology team at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to provide evidence‑based individual and group therapy for children with cancer and their families. The role centers on integrated, multidisciplinary care with seamless collaboration with psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical specialties, chaplains, and family support. Therapists will conduct in‑person and telehealth sessions focused on physical, emotional, social, and existential suffering, family coping, anticipatory grief, hospice coordination, and bereavement. Responsibilities
Provide assessment, consultation, and therapy services appropriate to the patient’s needs and severity level of disability or impairment. Gather and integrate information from all available sources, including client self‑reports, family reports, and documented medical records. Conduct crisis and safety planning and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care as needed. Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family, respecting identity and incorporating family participation in care. Communicate effectively with support and operational staff to ensure continuity of care. Complete notes in the electronic medical record within time guidelines, including diagnostic coding, screenings, and treatment plans. Bill appropriately for services in accordance with regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Participate in team meetings and case consultations as needed. Qualifications
Unrestricted license in the state of Georgia (LCSW, LMFT, LPC). LCSW certification is required for Children’s at Hughes Spalding. Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited university. 3 years supervised experience providing intake evaluations and regularly scheduled therapy services for children and adolescents within a medical setting or behavioral mental health facility. Experience with evidence‑based, age‑appropriate treatment and practice (CBT, ACT, DBT, TF‑CBT, PCIT, Solution‑Focused Therapy). Experience with children and adolescents with co‑occurring medical issues. Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and manage stressful situations with cultural humility. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills with patients, teammates, and leadership. Knowledge of evidence‑based, age‑appropriate treatment and practice. Ability to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations. Flexibility to adapt to changes in behavioral mental health programs and procedures. Developed cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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