Clinical Intern / Licensed Clinician - Outpatient

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a dedicated Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team and provide direct mental health support to individuals in our community.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
Active, unencumbered Nevada State license required (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC or Board Approved Internship)
Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines
Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning preferred.
Experience with therapeutic limit-setting or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful.

Responsibilities

Provide group therapy, discharge planning, treatment planning, and assessments.
Complete mental health assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care.
Evaluate patient data and develops and implements a plan of care for each patient.
Work cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Complete progress notes in a timely manner.
Utilize established resources to assist in completing case management duties independently.
Document treatment provided to patients in their medical record based on established case management guidelines.
Complete all reports for suspected abuse as legally mandated and consistently informs supervisor.
Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
Create appropriate discharge plans as needed for the patient’s discharge.