ThriveKids Outpatient Therapist (LPC/LCSW)

LCMC Health•Mason, MI

23h

About The Position

ThriveKids Student Wellness is a community-based program at Children’s Hospital New Orleans that partners with schools to expand access to healthcare and improve healthcare and academic outcomes for students. The Outpatient Therapist works as a Mental Health Therapist on the ThriveKids Team and supports the mission, vision, and core values of Children’s Hospital and the ThriveKids Student Wellness Project. The employee can draw on Children’s Hospital New Orleans specialty and behavioral health services to support students’ behavioral health needs. The therapist completes psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations, develops treatment plans, provides psychotherapy and other billable services as indicated by patient need, and completes electronic medical record documentation in a timely manner. As permitted by patient consent, the therapist keeps families and referral sources informed about the treatment process. The role may also include care coordination and referrals to appropriate resources for patients requiring specialized care, as well as clinical supervision of unlicensed staff. This is a full-time position, with hours that may fluctuate depending on patient need. Work may take place from home, in a hybrid arrangement, at a school, or at Children’s Hospital, and includes telehealth service delivery. The position offers an opportunity for career development at Children’s Hospital New Orleans.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
Licensed in the State of Louisiana; LCSW or LPC certification/license required.
At least 2 years of progressively increasing experience in a clinical setting.
Experience or training providing services to children, adolescents, and families.
Clinical knowledge of and ability to work with psychosocial issues affecting school-age children, adolescents, and young adults.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to prioritize work.
Participation in appropriate continuing education and annual education requirements, and personal responsibility for other education that enhances job-related skills and abilities.
Detail-oriented and able to work independently; demonstrates commitment to improving student health and raising student achievement.
High performance in challenging situations, with problem-solving skills and good judgment.
Time management, oral and written communication, conflict management, organizational, and planning skills.
Ability to maintain community partnerships through people skills, accountability, and self-awareness.
Observational and assessment skills and clinical expertise.
Ability to collaborate with other professionals to achieve positive solutions.
Critical-thinking skills and willingness to contribute to program development.
Ability to deliver culturally responsive services.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital, school, or clinical experience.
Experience with student crisis intervention.
Knowledge of navigating community partnerships with governmental agencies, community programs, healthcare providers, or educational institutions.
Bilingual ability.
Analytic ability, creativity, imagination, initiative, patience, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and empathy.

Responsibilities

Support and implement the mission, vision, and core values of Children’s Hospital and the ThriveKids Student Wellness Project.
Complete psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
Develop treatment plans and provide psychotherapy and other billable services as ordered or indicated by patient need.
Complete documentation in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
Keep family members and referral sources informed about the treatment process, as permitted by patient consent.
Coordinate care for patients requiring specialized care and refer them to appropriate resources as needed.
Provide clinical supervision of unlicensed staff when required.
Deliver behavioral health services to students through in-person and telehealth settings.