Job ID84912
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospitallocated in a top-ranked city.With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children'sColorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has teammembers at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergencycare, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado,Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region andincludes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms builtjust for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their livesto treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of thecountry's leading pediatric academic medical centers.Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the bestpossible care to each child and family we treat.That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access,advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with differentidentities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know wecan see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects thediversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diversetalent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help usone day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comesthrough oA career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you andmotivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture:Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs:
Job Overview
The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for direct patient care andsafety including diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and dischargeplanning for children, adolescents, and their families in Outpatient,Inpatient or Emergency Department settings.
Additional Information
Department Name: CSH PMHI Consult Service-EDJob Status: Full time, 36 hours per week. Eligible for benefits.Shift: 3p-3a Tuesday-Thursday
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Master's degree in psychology, social work or related field.EXPERIENCE: 2 years in a mental health setting/agencyCERTIFICATION(S): American Heart Association Basic Life Support forHealthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer orASHI Basic Life Support for Health ProvidersLICENSURE: State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)or Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARENeonate - 30 days to 1yrToddlers - >1yr to 3yrsPre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrsSchool age - >5yrs to 13yrsAdolescent - >13yrs to 18yrsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of thefollowing essential functions. These examples do not include all of thefunctions which the employee may be expected to perform.Provides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents bydeveloping and implementing treatment and intervention plans and conductingneeds assessment to gather patient information.Provides crisis intervention to families and provides interventions withfamilies to support discharge to home and stabilization. Also develops atherapeutic relationship with patients and families to assist withpsychological problems.Completes diagnostic behavioral health assessments for treatment or crisisintervention. Compiles and analyzes data and prepares case records,reports, and documents that comply with state and federal standards inproviding case notes, treatment plans, and evaluations.Collaborates with other disciplines or departments on patient care and unitsafety a d serves as a liaison with multi-disciplinary care teams and externalcommunity agencies to identify, implement, and monitor treatment goals.Presents case presentations and provides consultation to medical teams andcallers.Coordinates admissions to programs within the Pediatric Mental HealthInstitute or community programs and coordinates treatment with internal andexternal services.Leads, monitors, evaluates, and collaborates educational and therapeuticgroups for patients; participates in clinical rounds and maintainscommunication with unit or department leadership.Attends educational in-services for Behavioral Health CliniciansParticipates in unit committees and educational offerings; complies... Forfull info follow application link.