Job ID85106
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcareexcellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists,researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future ofchild health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and acelebrated history, we're making new strides every day.We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses CredentialingCenter and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatrichospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & WorldReport.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families fromall over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals,11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatriccare specialties.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. Here, it'sdifferent.
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:Hours: 80hrs FTShift:
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 and serves s 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 Clinicians