ThriveKids Outpatient Therapist (LPC/LCSW)

Job description

Your job is more than a job Why a Great Place to Work You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you . At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary. Essential Functions: ThriveKids Student Wellness is a community-based program at Children’s Hospital New Orleans with a mission to improve healthcare and academic outcomes for students by partnering with schools to expand access to healthcare services; services include staffing schools with healthcare professionals and providing/facilitating direct patient care services for students. Individual will work as a Mental Health Therapist on the ThriveKids Team. Individual will be a full-time employee of Children’s Hospital New Orleans; hours may fluctuate depending on patient need. Individual will support and implement the mission, vision, and core values of Children's Hospital and ThriveKids Student Wellness Project. Individual will have access to Children’s Hospital New Orleans specialty and behavioral health services to supplement and resource student behavioral health needs. They will complete psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, develop treatment plans, provide psychotherapy and other billable services as ordered / indicated by patient need. They will complete all documentation in the electronic medical record in a timely manner. They will keep family members and referral sources abreast of the treatment process as permitted by patient consent. Individual may perform Care Coordination for patients requiring specialized care and refer to appropriate resources as needed. Clinical Supervision of unlicensed staff may be required. This position has the opportunity for career development at Children’s Hospital New Orleans. Individual may work from home, hybrid, at a school or at Children's Hospital. Will involve telehealth service delivery. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work or Mental Heath Counseling. Licensed in the State of Louisiana. Participation in appropriate continuing education, annual education requirements, and to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 2 years of progressively increasing experience in a clinical setting. Previous hospital/school experience; student crisis intervention; know-how for navigating community partnerships with governmental agencies, community programs, health care providers, or educational institutions. Experience or training in providing services to children, adolescents, and families. Must have excellent skills in communication, the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, and to prioritize. Must have clinical knowledge of and be able to work with a variety of psychosocial issues of a school age, adolescent, and young adult population. Preferred: 2+ years of progressively increasing experience in a clinical setting; Previous h ospital/school/clinical experience; crisis intervention; know-how for navigating community partnerships with governmental agencies, community programs, health care providers, or educational institutions. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS LCSW SKILLS AND ABILITIES We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to improving student health and raising student achievement. Must have a record of high performance in challenging situations, requiring problem solving skills and good judgement. Must have good time management, communication (oral and written), conflict management, organizational and planning skills. Ability to maintain key community partnerships through excellent people skills, demosntration of accountability, and self-awareness. Must have astute observational and assessment skills and clinical expertise. Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals to obtain positive solutions. Must possess strong critical thinking skills and willingness to contribute to program development. Must demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services Preferred: Bilingual; Analytic Ability, Creativity, Imagination, Initiative, Patience, Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, and Empathy. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.