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Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.

Mental Health Therapist New! Mental Health Therapy | Full-Time | Phoenix Posting

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Department: PCMG-MAIN | Mental Health Therapy

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm

Category: Behavioral Health

Posting #: 986742

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary Posting Note:

This will cover the Emergency Department at our Avondale campus, for overnight shift, Monday through Thursday.

This position provides consult coordination, clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, care coordination and transition planning to patients and families as an independently licensed clinician. It 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. It 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. The 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. The position receives administrative supervision from division leadership, and clinical direction from the Manager, Mental Health Therapy, and Division Chief, Psychology.

Position Duties

Provide Therapeutic Interventions

Complete comprehensive individualized assessments that identify psychosocial factors important to management of physical, psychological, behavioral, emotional and/or mental health issues. Ensure assessments are documented appropriately for insurance reimbursement and comply with Phoenix Children's policies and practices.

Utilize screening tools as necessary to identify appropriate levels of care.

Develop patient‑centered individualized treatment plans to improve patient health and wellness.

Provide ongoing evidence‑based therapeutic interventions that build on patient and family strengths and address ongoing mental health needs. Use clinical best practices to engage families and achieve desired clinical outcomes. Ensure services are clinically necessary and appropriately documented for insurance reimbursement.

Identify barriers that impede treatment and/or recovery and help patient/family identify strengths and build on protective factors to assist with success at discharge.

Coordinate Care with Other Facilities and Providers

Coordinate care with insurance companies, community partners or governmental agencies, as necessary to serve the needs of the child and family. Provide appropriate documentation for coordination and comply with Phoenix Children's policies and practices.

Cultivate and maintain effective interaction/communication with members of the medical staff, nursing staff, case managers, peers and families to facilitate care coordination and provide continuity of care.

Develop treatment goals and objectives of disciplines involved in part‑time care, plans and coordinate effective treatment interventions.

Attend care conferences, interdisciplinary team rounds, and/or critical incidents/stress debriefings as necessary.

Perform care coordination and monitor patients as they transition between outpatient and inpatient service.

Refer cases identified as risk management issues, peer review issues, or quality issues to appropriate departmental units.

Participate in hospital and departmental operations initiatives to improve care delivery methods.

Conduct or facilitate individual, group and family therapy meetings in the form of process groups, didactic groups; hold regular update meetings with families; provide patient and family education regarding behavioral health issues.

Documentation

Complete clinical record documentation in a timely manner and provide information to coordinate care, confirm demographic information, provide recommendations to assist colleagues and medical team with patient care. Create documentation to bill for services, as appropriate.

Learning

Maintain professional competency by regularly participating in a variety of educational programs and services, reviewing relevant professional publications, participating in community‑based committees related to service line responsibilities, and/or participating in professional societies to ensure ongoing awareness of current methodologies, practices and philosophies as applied to the patient care population.

Maintain current knowledge of community and other resource networks to meet patient and family needs, provide relevant resources, and assist, as necessary with connecting the patient/family to the relevant resources.

Participate in continuing education to continually improve skills or abilities.

Maintain independent licensure.

Miscellaneous

Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

Position Qualifications Education

Required:

Master’s degree from an accredited school in the field of social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology or a related behavioral health field.

Experience

Minimum of two years’ work experience in the mental health field post master’s degree. Must be eligible to be added to relevant insurance panels.

Preferred

Five years’ work experience providing evidence‑based therapy for children with histories of trauma and/or complex medical needs.

Preferred

Must be eligible to be added to relevant insurance panels.

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

Additional Requirements

Current Arizona license as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT. 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

Certification / License / Registry Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR Licensed Professional Counselor

Required

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Required

Basic Life Support

Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

Physical Requirement – Climbing – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Hearing – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Reaching – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Sitting – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Standing – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Talking – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Walking – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Inside office environment – Applicable

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission : To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision : Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research, and advanced medical education.

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties

Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies

Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders

Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

We place children and families at the center of all we do

We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way

We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact

We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future

We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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