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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Behavioral and Mental Health Therapist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

The Behavioral & Mental Health Therapist will participate in a model of care centered around integrated, multidisciplinary services, with seamless collaborations with psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical specialties, and other behavioral and mental health disciplines.

Experience

3 years supervised experience with providing intake evaluations and regularly scheduled therapy services for children and adolescents within a medical setting or behavioral mental health facility

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Unified protocol, CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, and/or Solution-Focused Therapy Experience with children & adolescents with co-occurring medical issues

Education

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited university

Certification Summary

An unrestricted license in the state of Georgia (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) **For Children’s at Hughes Spalding, LCSW certification is required BLS or PALS certification

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team Strong interpersonal skills with patients, teammate, 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 programs and procedures Developed cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations Excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Responsibilities

Patient Care

Provide evidence-based and effective delivery of services (e.g., assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment, and make referrals as needed. Gather and integrate information from all available sources, including client self-reports, reports from family members, guardian(s), documented medical records, treatment history, etc. Conduct crisis and safety planning with patients and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care as needed. Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family. Respect and incorporate aspects of patient’s and family’s identity in care. Include family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program while communicating at the patient/family level of understanding. Include family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program while communicating at the patient/family level of understanding. Communicate with support and operational staff effectively to ensure patient continuity of care. Assess client satisfaction and participate in program evaluation as needed. Generate flexible solutions to potential barriers in patient care to benefit patients.

Administration

Complete notes in 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). Seek additional evidence-based training associated with role.

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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1777-1797 Northeast Expressway

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Behavioral Health Seniority level

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