Pediatric Inpatient Therapist

Intermountain Health • Lehi, UT

7d • $36 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Mental Health Professional uses clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate to the care team, assess crisis situations and provide needed resources or referrals, and provide family and individual treatment as indicated. The position works collaboratively with patients, their significant others and families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties. Care is provided according to the established plan of care for the assigned patient population.

The role diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders; conducts behavioral health consultations and psychosocial assessments; and provides supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other behavioral health interventions as needed. The therapist coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and outside agencies to support quality care, timely discharge, continuity of care, and resolution of delays or issues. The position is part time, scheduled for 30 hours per week on the day shift, with some weekends. It is based at 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.

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 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 LAC.
• Montana applicants: current state licensure as a MHPP.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, modifying care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
• Refer patients to appropriate services, 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 ensure continuity of care.
• Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in the assigned areas.
• Conduct behavioral health consultations for patients and caregivers and perform 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 and timely discharge and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
• Provide support and debriefing, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, for staff following adverse events, as applicable.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible.
• A $2,500 sign-on bonus for external applicants with at least one year of experience.
• A benefits package covering programs intended to support wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time