Mental Health Therapist - Licensed - Pediatric Behavioral Health

Roanoke, VA, US, 24018

Employment Status:  Full time
Shift:  Day
Facility:  Carilion Childrens Tanglewood Center
Requisition Number:  152216

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

 

Seeking a pediatric focused mental health therapist. Opportunities include coordination and collaboration with primary care providers and pediatric psychiatry in pediatrician offices, training and providing PCIT services, and provision of traditional therapy for children. PCIT training available. Pediatric experience preferred. Will accept LPC or LCSW. Trauma informed experience, and experience working with young children age 10 and younger preferred.

 

The Mental Health Therapist provides assessment, short-term counseling, ongoing counseling, referral and follow-up service to individuals, couples, children, families, and groups. Work in inpatient, ambulatory practices, or Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/patient companies).

The responsibilities of the Mental Health Therapist include, but are not limited to, the following.
 

  • Provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children, families and groups.
  • Provides initial evaluations, and short-term treatment.            
  • Conducts and reports diagnostic psycho-social evaluations which are accurate and descriptive.                           
  • Maintains accurate and descriptive records on patients receiving services. Record entries in the electronic medical record must be timely and if on paper must be legible.
  • Develops and implements daily schedules for self, or through the respective practice or service scheduling process, which is consistent with need for patient care and the overall functioning of the office.                                    
  • Works collaboratively and develops relationships with care teams, physicians and professionals as appropriate to ensure that patient treatment is consistent with their condition and treatment requirements.                                    

What We Require:


Education: Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences from an accredited university required.

Experience: Two years - Five years of experience in the mental health profession.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) or RN CNSrequired. LSCW preferred.

Other: Part of interdisciplinary C/L Team. Interfaces with patients on medical floors and ED. Provides assessment, triage counseling. Facilitate admissions or outpatient referrals.

About Carilion


This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

 


Requisition Number: 152216 
Employment Status: Full time 
Location: Carilion Childrens Tanglewood Center 
Shift: Day 
Shift Details: Monday- Friday 8am -5pm
Recruiter: DANA E JOHNSON 
Recruiter Phone: 540-400-4631 
Recruiter Email: dejohnson@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

 

Carilion Total Rewards

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

  • Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
  • Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
  • Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
  • Discounts on childcare
  • Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

 


Nearest Major Market: Roanoke

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