[Hiring] Clinical Therapist Associate @Children's Health

Role Description

This position is responsible for providing psychological services under the supervision of a CMC employed licensed professional. At manager's and CMC supervision's discretion and based on the service area, services provided may include:

• Performing diagnostic interviews
• Providing individual and family therapy (if deemed appropriate within the individual's role and practice area)
• Group therapy
• Play therapy
• Providing consultation services
• Providing parent education
• Participating in research projects
• Providing care coordination services
• Providing direct care to patients within the milieu

Services may be provided in inpatient and outpatient medical and psychiatry service areas.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide evaluation and treatment services to patients and families with complex psychosocial needs; provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the hospital by working with faculty, staff and trainees and participating in learning opportunities.
• In inpatient and partial hospitalization service areas, may provide patient care within the milieu under the supervision of an RN.
• Daily management and direct patient care of assigned patients, including:
• Interacting therapeutically with patients during all activities
• Orienting patients and families to the unit
• Developing behavioral programs in collaboration with the treatment team
• Providing a safe environment for patients, self and others
• Assisting with learning activities and behavior management
• Reporting patient response to treatments and medications
• Obtaining vital signs, heights, and weights
• Intervening in crisis situations
• Documentation of patients progress and response to treatment
• Case management and disposition arrangements
• Contribute to program development and research activities

Qualifications

• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience
• Completion of a Masters Degree in Counseling or related field required
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

Requirements

• At least 1 year job related experience required
• At least 3 years job related experience preferred
• State of Texas Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (LPC-Intern prior to 4/15/2021) or
• State of Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate or
• State of Texas Licensed Masters of Social Work upon hire required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements
• Not required for those in the Behavioral Health Care department* 60 Days, required

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement