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Mental Health Specialist Partial Hospitalization

Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Life insurance

Job Description

Children's is the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center dedicated to providing exceptional medical and psychological care tailored specifically for children and their families. As a leading institution in pediatric healthcare, Children's is deeply committed to fostering an environment of excellence and inclusion, where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to grow professionally. With a focus on diversity and equal opportunity employment, Children's serves as a welcoming workplace for veterans, people with disabilities, and a broad spectrum of applicants passionate about making a difference in children's health and wellbeing.

At Children's, the commitment extends beyond healthcare; it embraces an ethos of community involvement and continuous professional development. The facility proudly features state-of-the-art services and facilities such as the Hubbard Center for Children, ensuring cutting-edge care for its patients. Employees enjoy a culture centered around collaboration, respect, and shared goals to make meaningful improvements in the lives of children and their families. Opportunities for career advancement are plentiful as the organization expands its services and physical spaces.

The Psychotherapist role at Children’s is critical in delivering quality mental health care to children, adolescents, families, and adults. This full-time position demands a professional who will independently diagnose, treat, and educate patients within various specialty departments. The psychotherapist will be expected to maintain exemplary professional standards by establishing and nurturing collaborative relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and other healthcare professionals. This role involves conducting timely and effective psychotherapy sessions, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and providing detailed documentation of patient progress and interactions.

In addition to direct therapeutic services, the psychotherapist will engage in community outreach, professional development, and internal collaboration by participating in staff meetings, peer supervision, and educational presentations. On-call responsibilities are integral, requiring prompt response and professional performance during mental health crisis evaluations. This position also emphasizes administrative diligence, such as obtaining insurance authorizations and ensuring the thorough documentation necessary for maximizing reimbursement.

By joining Children’s, you join a highly engaged and caring team dedicated to fostering brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children served. The organization values and encourages contributions toward its visibility and reputation through professional presentations, media interviews, and committee participation. Furthermore, this role offers potential supervision opportunities for students, interns, and staff, enriching the educational environment within the institution.

Overall, this position not only requires clinical expertise and compassionate patient interaction but also a commitment to professional integrity, timely communication, and community involvement. If you are a licensed mental health practitioner with experience in child and adolescent environments looking to make a significant impact in pediatric mental health, Children’s offers a supportive and progressive work environment to build your career while making a meaningful difference in child healthcare.

Job Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling or related field
  • Minimum 2 years experience as a licensed mental health practitioner in a child or adolescent environment
  • Experience in outpatient mental health setting
  • Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, inter-relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and other clinical professionals
  • Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail of work time when providing therapy, observing patient response, scoring tests, and documenting patient progress
  • Readiness to go to the hospital at odd hours when providing on-call services
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing age-appropriate care to children, adolescents, adults and families
  • Independent Mental Health Practitioner state of Nebraska eligible-Provisional Mental Health Practitioner
  • BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association upon hire
  • Safety-Care Specialist within 60 days

Job Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years experience as a licensed mental health practitioner with children or adolescents
  • Experience in an outpatient mental health setting
  • Knowledge of psychological principles and child/adolescent development
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients, families, and clinical staff
  • Ability to concentrate and document patient progress meticulously
  • Skilled in providing age-appropriate care across diverse patient populations
  • Eligible for Independent Mental Health Practitioner licensure in Nebraska
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
  • Commitment to completing Safety-Care Specialist certification within 60 days

Job Duties

  • Provide quality psychotherapy and education to children, families, and adults in clinics as assigned
  • Perform psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and appropriate treatment procedures
  • Maintain documentation of intake information, treatment plans, progress notes, and contact with stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals
  • Provide on-call coverage, responding promptly to pages and hospital requests for mental status evaluations
  • Participate in staff meetings, peer supervision, and department events
  • Ensure maximum reimbursement for services by providing accurate documentation and obtaining necessary insurance authorizations
  • Deliver professional presentations, media interviews, and participate in committees representing the department and hospital

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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