ThriveKids Outpatient Therapist (LPC/LCSW)

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

23h

About The Position

ThriveKids Student Wellness is a community-based program at Children’s Hospital New Orleans that partners with schools to expand student access to healthcare and improve healthcare and academic outcomes. The therapist works on the ThriveKids Team as a full-time Children’s Hospital New Orleans employee. The role supports the mission, vision, and core values of Children’s Hospital and ThriveKids Student Wellness, and can draw on the hospital’s specialty and behavioral health services to support students’ needs.

The therapist completes psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations; develops treatment plans; provides psychotherapy and other billable services as ordered or indicated by patient need; and documents services promptly in the electronic medical record. They keep families and referral sources informed about treatment as allowed by patient consent, coordinate care for patients who need specialized services, and make referrals to appropriate resources. Clinical supervision of unlicensed staff may be required. The position offers career development opportunities and involves telehealth service delivery. Work may be from home, hybrid, at a school, or at Children’s Hospital; hours may fluctuate according to patient needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Licensed in the State of Louisiana; LCSW or LPC.
• 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 a variety of 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.
• Detail-oriented, independent self-starter with a strong commitment to improving student health and achievement.
• Record of high performance in challenging situations, with problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Good time management, oral and written communication, conflict management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to maintain community partnerships through strong people skills, accountability, and self-awareness.
• Strong observational and assessment skills and clinical expertise.
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals to achieve positive solutions.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and willingness to contribute to program development.
• Ability to deliver culturally responsive services.
• Participation in appropriate continuing education and annual education requirements, and personal responsibility for other educational activities that enhance job-related skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital, school, or clinical experience.
• Student crisis intervention or other crisis intervention experience.
• Experience 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 ThriveKids Student Wellness.
• 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 services and refer them to appropriate resources.
• Provide clinical supervision of unlicensed staff when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time