Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Development TherapistWe are currently looking for a Full Time Early Childhood Development Therapist to join our Ardmore Clinical Services and RN Team team located at the Ardmore Health Clinic working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.Summary:Works to enhance the care of families with children from birth to 5 years by supporting health care professionals, parents and other caregivers to address the physical, emotional and intellectual development of young children following the HealthySteps promotion/prevention model for universal screening and tiered interventions to support child development and healthMust be a currently licensed or license-eligible therapist in Oklahoma (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LBP, or Psychologist). For license eligible, must be able to achieve licensure within two years of hire.Responsibilities:Administers, scores, reports and responds to developmental screeners for infants and young children from birth to 5 yearsProvides consultations with families of infants and young children regarding developmental and behavioral concernsConducts team-based well-child visits with parents and their infants and young children along with the physician or other pediatric medical provider in order to support parents in providing safe, stable and nurturing relationshipsFacilitates assignment to tiered services to ensure that families receive a level of care matched to need as determined by screening and clinical judgmentCollaborates with other professionals to ensure appropriate care of clientsDocuments all patient activity and care coordination in the patient recordProvides recommendations/referrals according to clients need assessment for internal and external servicesServes as a resource to other medical professionals in the Chickasaw Nation regarding mental health topicsProvides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types - Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner - Greets and engages with a smile - Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomesCompletes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunitiesWorks in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types - Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment - Maintains and promotes professionalism - Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics - Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standardsMaintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.Performs all other duties as assignedCompetencies:Able to follow instructions, both written and oralAble to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirementsMust be self-motivatedHonesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountabilityAble to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelinesOrganizational and time-managementAble to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and managementMaintains clear and complete employee health recordsSkills:Intermediate computer skillsExperience:2 years directly related experienceEducation:Masters Degree in directly related fieldDoctorate Degree in directly related fieldCredentials:Standard Driver's LicenseMust be a currently licensed or license-eligible therapist in Oklahoma (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LADC-MH, LBP, or Psychologist). For license eligible, must be able to achieve licensure within two years of hireWorking Conditions:Works in a hospital or clinic environmentPotential exposure to contagious diseasesMay be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotionsInfrequent travelPass pre-employment drug test