Intake Psychotherapy Clinician - Atrium Health Developmental Pediatrics
About The Position
This full-time position is responsible for conducting assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients, implementing crisis plans and interventions for high-risk patients, and maintaining current knowledge in their area of specialty. The role involves identifying and resolving barriers to behavioral health services, adhering to professional standards, and effectively communicating with medical staff, leadership, and team members. Responsibilities also include documenting patient progress, making sound clinical judgments in a fast-paced environment, and participating in the development and revision of departmental policies and procedures. The work environment includes individual offices and conference areas, with potential exposure to hostile patients. The role requires frequent movement between areas, answering telephones, and coordinating with various disciplines and agencies.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required or an Associate's degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Full current licensure in the state of applicable state required.
- 2 years of clinical experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with neurodivergent children/teens a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conducts assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association.
- Assesses and implements the crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments.
- Maintains current knowledge/level of expertise in area of specialty and various treatment modalities.
- Identifies and works to resolve barriers to patients seeking and receiving behavioral health services.
- Adheres to the professional standards and code of ethics set forth by applicable licensing board.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with clarity and organization while ensuring appropriate communication occurs between the medical staff, leadership team, service line leadership and team members.
- Documents relevant assessment and progress updates in the medical record according to departmental standards.
- Demonstrates effective decision making in a rapid paced environment with attention to detail utilizing logical and appropriate clinical judgment.
- Participates in development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
