Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Behavioral Health Clinician in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job ID76303
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 hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible 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 different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate 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 and safety including diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for children, adolescents, and their families in school-based settings
Additional Information
Department: School Based OP Psych Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits Shift: 8am-5pm; variable days Please note that this is a grant funded position. If the grant no longer funds this position, it may be eliminated This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Master's degree in psychology, social work or related field. EXPERIENCE: 2 years in a mental health setting/agency CERTIFICATION(S): American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or ASHI Basic Life Support for Health Providers LICENSURE: State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor. Credentialing will be required within 3 months of hire
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Provides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents by developing and implementing treatment and intervention plans and conducting needs assessment to gather patient information. Provides crisis intervention to families and provides interventions with families to support discharge to home and stabilization. Also develops a therapeutic relationship with patients and families to assist with psychological problems. Completes diagnostic behavioral health assessments for treatment or crisis intervention. Compiles and analyzes data and prepares case records, reports, and d cuments that comply with state and federal standards in providing case notes, treatment plans, and evaluations. Collaborates with other disciplines or departments on patient care and unit safety and serves as a liaison with multi-disciplinary care teams and external community agencies to identify, implement, and monitor treatment goals. Presents case presentations and provides consultation to medical teams and callers. Coordinates admissions to programs within the Pediatric Mental Health Institute or community programs and coordinates treatment with internal and external services. Leads, monitors, evaluates, and collaborates educational and therapeutic groups for patients; participates in clinical... For full info follow