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
Department: PCMG-MAIN | Mental Health Therapy
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm
Category: Behavioral Health
Posting #: 986741
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary Posting Note: This positions will cover in the Emergency Department at our Main (Thomas) Campus and will include 2nd shift, Thursday through Sunday.
This position provides consult coordination, clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, care coordination and transition planning to patients and families as 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 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. Ensures assessments are documented appropriately for insurance reimbursement. 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. Provide services in accordance with Phoenix Children's policies and practices.
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
Coordination of care with insurance companies, community partners or governmental agencies, as necessary to serve the needs of the child and family. Provides appropriate documentation for coordination and complies with Phoenix Children's policies and practices.
Cultivates and maintains effective interaction/communication with members of the medical staff, nursing staff, case managers, peers and families to facilitate care coordination and continuity of care.
Develop treatment goals and objectives of disciplines involved in partite care, plans and coordinates effective treatment interventions.
Attend care conferences, interdisciplinary team rounds, and/or critical incidents/stress debriefings.
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. Creates documentation to bill for services, as appropriate.
Learning
Maintain professional competency by regularly participating in a variety of educational programs and in 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.
Participation in continuing education to continually improve skills or abilities.
Maintain independent licensure.
Miscellaneous Duties
Perform miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
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.
We realize this vision by:
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
Values
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
Position Qualifications
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 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)
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirements:
Climbing – Occasionally
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Occasionally
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/pulling – Occasionally
Reaching – Frequently
Sitting – Frequently
Standing – Frequently
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Occasionally
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/smelling – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Frequently
Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Inside office environment – Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply. I Agree
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Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm
Category: Behavioral Health
Posting #: 986741
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary Posting Note: This positions will cover in the Emergency Department at our Main (Thomas) Campus and will include 2nd shift, Thursday through Sunday.
This position provides consult coordination, clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, care coordination and transition planning to patients and families as 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 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. Ensures assessments are documented appropriately for insurance reimbursement. 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. Provide services in accordance with Phoenix Children's policies and practices.
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
Coordination of care with insurance companies, community partners or governmental agencies, as necessary to serve the needs of the child and family. Provides appropriate documentation for coordination and complies with Phoenix Children's policies and practices.
Cultivates and maintains effective interaction/communication with members of the medical staff, nursing staff, case managers, peers and families to facilitate care coordination and continuity of care.
Develop treatment goals and objectives of disciplines involved in partite care, plans and coordinates effective treatment interventions.
Attend care conferences, interdisciplinary team rounds, and/or critical incidents/stress debriefings.
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. Creates documentation to bill for services, as appropriate.
Learning
Maintain professional competency by regularly participating in a variety of educational programs and in 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.
Participation in continuing education to continually improve skills or abilities.
Maintain independent licensure.
Miscellaneous Duties
Perform miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
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.
We realize this vision by:
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
Values
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
Position Qualifications
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 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)
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirements:
Climbing – Occasionally
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Occasionally
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/pulling – Occasionally
Reaching – Frequently
Sitting – Frequently
Standing – Frequently
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Occasionally
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/smelling – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Frequently
Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Inside office environment – Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply. I Agree
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