BHM Therapist- Marcus LPC or LAPC Full or Part Time

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral & Mental Health Therapist participates in an integrated, multidisciplinary model of care, collaborating with psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical specialties, and other behavioral and mental health disciplines. The role provides evidence-based assessments, consultation, and therapy tailored to patients’ needs and level of impairment, with care for children and adolescents and coordination with their families and other providers. The position also includes crisis and safety planning, documentation and billing, team participation, and continued evidence-based training.

Requirements

Three years of supervised experience providing intake evaluations and regularly scheduled therapy services for children and adolescents in a medical setting or behavioral mental health facility.
Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited university.
Unrestricted Georgia license: LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. For Children’s at Hughes Spalding, LCSW certification is required.
BLS or PALS certification.
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Strong interpersonal skills with patients, teammates, and leadership.
Knowledge of evidence-based, age-appropriate treatment and practice.
Ability to remain calm and manage verbal or physical responses in stressful situations.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in behavioral and mental health programs and procedures.
Cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Unified Protocol, CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, and/or Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience with children and adolescents who have co-occurring medical issues.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based assessments, consultation, and therapy appropriate to each patient’s needs and level of disability or impairment, and make referrals as needed.
Gather and integrate information from client self-reports, family members or guardians, medical records, and treatment history.
Conduct crisis and safety planning with patients and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care when needed.
Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
Respect and incorporate patients’ and families’ identities into care.
Include family or caregiver participation throughout the patient’s program and communicate at the patient’s or family’s level of understanding.
Communicate effectively with support and operational staff to ensure continuity of care.
Assess client satisfaction and participate in program evaluation as needed.
Develop flexible solutions to potential barriers in patient care.
Complete electronic medical record notes within required time guidelines, including diagnostic coding, screenings, and treatment plans.
Bill appropriately in accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations.
Participate in team meetings and case consultations as needed.
Seek additional evidence-based training related to the role.