Clinical Intern or Licensed Clinician - Special Needs Unit

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Las Vegas, NV

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and patient-focused Clinical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will work with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You will operate in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field required
Active Nevada State licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Clinical Intern) required
Experience working with youth patients with special needs, such as autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and psychological assessments and evaluations, to determine diagnosis and plan of care.
Develop, implement, and continually adjust individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
Monitor client progress and effectively implement evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
Maintain accurate, timely, and strictly confidential clinical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and refer clients to outside community resources when appropriate.
Appropriately utilizes 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.
Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention
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.