Child and Adolescent Therapist Child and Adolescent Therapist
Are you looking for a career opportunity that gives back to your community?
Look no further than Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS)!
Why choose CHS?
At CHS we are proud to offer an outstanding company culture focused on Servant Leadership and are thankful to have Providers and employees who go above and beyond to provide an excellent experience for our Patients. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, 401 K, paid time off, and Public Loan Forgiveness.
Job Summary:
The Child and Adolescent Therapist provides services to children and adolescents in an evidence based, trauma informed, culturally competent, and co-occurring competent manner. This position works with clients to provide thorough, consistent, and reliable assessment, individual psychotherapy, coordination of care, discharge planning, and case management services as necessary. Collaborates with internal and external colleagues, client collateral contacts and outside resources as needed to complete the essential job functions. Participates in clinical and administrative meetings.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides trauma-informed behavioral health services to individuals diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders. Depending on clinician's scope of service, may include adults and/or children.
- Facilitates complete and accurate screening and assessment of referred clients to ensure thorough and accurate client history is collected at the onset of treatment. The information initiates the correct and appropriate diagnosis to receive treatment services.
- Maintains confidentiality of records relating to patients' treatment.
- Connects patients with community and other resources to meet social needs.
- Facilitates community-based case management that may occur outside of the office setting.
- Collaborates with other providers and multi-disciplinary team to gather collateral information and coordinate care.
- Guides clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems using evidence-based treatment models.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
- Prepares and maintains clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans and progress reviews, admission and legal documents, and progress notes for the clinical record.
- Assesses for suicide and other risks related to behavioral health, develops safety plans, and facilitates services to address complex client needs.
Education:
- APSW or LPC-IT
- Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
- Bi-annual BLS Certification required
Related Work Experience:
- Two years in direct behavioral health clinical services preferred
For information on CHS including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.chsofwi.org
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job class. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
BACHC is an equal opportunity employer
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