Mental Health Therapist - Inpatient (Mon-Thur)

Children's Nebraska•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling or related mental health field Required
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner Upon Hire Required or Mental Health Practitioner Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Safety-Care Specialist within 60 Days Required or Safety-Care Specialist (Eating Disorders Partial Department only) within 1 Year Required
A valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record/driving record in some areas Required
Requires knowledge of human behavior, social problems, counseling modalities, and community resources.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form, relaying case information to patients/families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, attorneys and law enforcement as needed.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience of providing supervised mental health services in a health care or mental health facility Preferred
Behavioral Health services with children, adolescents, and families Preferred

Responsibilities

Under Provisional Supervision, conducts psychological diagnostic clinical interviews (DCI), including completing documentation, differential diagnosis, and treatment plans.
Completes and documents crisis assessment plans.
Collaborates with and facilitates multidisciplinary team discussions to understand the mental health needs of patients/families.
Appropriately documents all clinical services in chart.
Formulates patient goals and monitors the progression of the plan of care utilizing strength-based interventions.
Provides appropriate patient education and documents in the patient’s EMR.
Communicates psychological assessment and plan of care with patient care team.
Assesses high-risk individuals and families, focusing on safety and mental health, and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure a safe environment.
Under Provisional Supervision, provides crisis/supportive counseling and coaching to patients/families, supporting self-management and problem-solving.
Provides interventions that reflect knowledge of how disease impacts social well-being.
Provides crisis intervention in a variety of situations.
Documents interventions appropriately in chart and provides recommendations and warm hand-offs to healthcare team members.
Facilitates support groups as needed.
Provides referrals for patient and family care navigation in team work with BSW support team.
Gathers information from patients/families.
Shares appropriate resource materials and information with patients/families.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources specific to the patient’s medical condition and social situation.
Communicates clinical hand-offs for internal and community-based clinical care.
Assists with overcoming social determinants of health.
Assists with follow-up and follow-through to ensure quality of care.
While under supervision, provides assessment and coordination of child abuse/neglect cases.
Assesses psychosocial dynamics.
Communicates with medical and nursing personnel regarding assessment and plan.
Facilitates referral and provides ongoing communication with CPS, law enforcement, and county attorney’s office.
Documents pertinent information and completes all reports in a timely fashion.
Prepares and presents cases to the Children’s Advocacy Team.
Attends team meetings on an as needed basis.
Provides pre and de-escalation skills to parents and families.
Follows clinic policies and procedures for these needs.
Covers for colleagues in their absence, and arranges for coverage of responsibilities when absent.
Communicates with co-workers regarding coverage needs.
Attends regular supervision pursuant to NDHHS regulatory standards.
Provides community education on selected mental health topics.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.