Clinical Therapist I

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Arkansas Children's Behavioral Health, FT, M-F, 8a-5p Additional Information: The Clinical Therapist provides counseling and crisis support to clients and families seeking outpatient mental health services. The Clinical Therapist utilizes evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions to help clients manage symptoms related to their mood or behavioral condition. This role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care, and work under the clinical supervision of a terminally licensed mental health professional. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Requirements

1 of the following Required: LAC, LMSW, or PLMS
Required Masters Degree
1 year related field experience Required
Education: Master's degree in a related field of study.

Nice To Haves

Recommended Education: Master's degree in a related field of study.
Recommended Work Experience:

Responsibilities

Provide therapy services using best practices and adapt approaches as needed.
Perform diagnostic assessments that guide the treatment plan for individual, group, and/or family counseling services.
Complete Master Treatment Plans to guide therapeutic plan of care and periodic Treatment Plan Reviews at necessary frequency.
Facilitate referrals to the appropriate level of care to prevent mental health crises.
Maintain caseload according to clinic standards and work with Access team to ensure appropriate schedule utilization.
Complete clinical and administrative documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Demonstrate understanding of child maltreating reporting laws and processes.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to address the whole health of the child or adolescent.
Attend clinical meetings, case presentations, or client staffings to ensure communication and collaboration among clinicians/providers.
Other duties as assigned.