Pediatric Inpatient Therapist

Intermountain Health • Lehi, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Mental Health Professional uses clinical expertise to conduct psychosocial assessments, develop and implement appropriate plans of care, assess crisis situations and provide needed resources or referrals, and provide individual and family treatment when indicated. The role provides care according to the established plan of care for the assigned patient population and collaborates with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties.

This position is part-time, scheduled for 30 hours per week on the day shift, with some weekends. The work location is Primary Children's at Lehi in Lehi, Utah. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to external applicants with at least one year of experience. The listed clinical hourly pay range is $35.60–$54.93, with the actual rate dependent on experience. Benefits are available.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
• Current state licensure, as required by the state, as a CSW, LCSW, LMFT, or CMHC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including email and word processing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.
• Dual licensure with current state licensure as an LAC.
• For Montana only: current state licensure as an MHPP.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, modifying care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
• Refer patients to services that may improve well-being, including community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, and other mental health providers.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop discharge plans and arrange further care, services, and referrals to support continuity of care.
• Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patients’ needs.
• Provide behavioral health consultations for patients and caregivers.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments.
• Provide supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other behavioral health interventions as necessary.
• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies to support quality care, timely discharge, and resolution of delays and issues.
• Provide support and debriefing for staff following adverse events, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to eligible employees.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for external applicants with at least one year of experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package intended to support caregivers’ well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time